Making 2 Cedar Strip Kayaks in 2 Weeks - Not Quite but that was the Plan
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- I've wanted to build a cedar strip kayak for over ten years and I say every year "I'll do it this year". When I mentioned it to Corin he was super keen so we started to plan it. We only had 2 weeks which stretched a couple of days over that and I milled the timber before hand. Even though I think we did very well and had a great time. We didn't manage to finish mine but I'm keen to get to it soon and I still need to work out whether to finish the deck with kumiko or not. I'm really unsure how to make it into another video without covering what we've already shown but I'll have a think about it and see what I can work out.
If you interested in building a kayak yourself then check out Nicks channel which shows how to build a kayak in far more detail than what we've shown in this video / nickschade
And here's the link to the plans we used guillemot-kayaks.com/catalog/...
Check out Corin's Instagram here and feel free to contact him / corin_at_gameco
A big thanks to Darcy at Mooloo Timbers for his help. He has all sorts of interesting timber and ships across Australia. Here's the link www.moolootimberco.com.au
Also a big thanks to Klingspor for providing the sanding pads which were awesome and highly recommended.
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I've wanted to build a cedar strip kayak for over ten years and I say every year "I'll do it this year". When I mentioned it to Corin he was super keen so we started to plan it. We only had 2 weeks which stretched a couple of days over that and I milled the timber before hand. Even though I think we did very well and had a great time. We didn't manage to finish mine but I'm keen to get to it soon and I still need to work out whether to finish the deck with kumiko or not. I'm really unsure how to make it into another video without covering what we've already shown but I'll have a think about it and see what I can work out.
If you interested in building a kayak yourself then check out Nicks channel which shows how to build a kayak in far more detail than what we've shown in this video czcams.com/users/NickSchade
And here's the link to the plans we used guillemot-kayaks.com/catalog/strip-built/sea-kayak-recreational-kayak-solo/petrel-play
Check out Corin's Instagram here and feel free to contact him instagram.com/corin_at_gameco/
A big thanks to Darcy at Mooloo Timbers for his help. He has all sorts of interesting timber and ships across Australia. Here's the link www.moolootimberco.com.au
Also a big thanks to Klingspor for providing the sanding pads which were awesome and highly recommended.
Hey Pask, if the kumiko is too much, it would be cool to see the deck finished like a bourbon burst guitar style finish and would make the video interesting enough and the kayak super nice.
Hey, please Build one of those knives he showed, would be a great metalworking experience
@@tiefkuhlcola5326 I second that motion! I know a guy that can help ;-)
Beautiful! I’d love to see your deck done in kumiko if time allows.
It was like a teaser @18:42 . I don't know why I didn't see it coming. I'd be glad to see how you imagine to integrate kumiko in this kind of shape. It looks challenging.
What an amazing project! Thanks so much to Neil and his wonderful family for hosting and making it happen! I am really looking forward to Neil finishing his and going for a paddle\adventure sometime soon!!!
Anytime, it was our pleasure! Looking forward to that paddle! :)
@@PaskMakes I for one would definitely like to see a vid of you finishing yours Mr Pask, and to see two of those beauties zooming about together on the water would be really ace! A very good project and one of my favourites so far, out of curiosity - what was the finished weight of the kayak? I'm guessing around 15 - 20 kilos? Oh, and thanks for the upload! :)
It was nice seeing you enjoy the fruits of your labor at the end. The kayak is beautiful and you handled it perfectly. Oh, and love your knives. They are unique & gorgeous.
Just Wow!! Such a beautiful project and outcome! Corin do you have a store for selling the knives you make? They are very beautiful and unique!
@@Vandal_Savage Thanks very much! We meant to weigh it but forgot at the end, I'll get Corin to weigh it when he gets chance. :)
Watching this brought back many memories. A number of years ago I built a cedar strip canoe. As in your build, I milled my own strips and used a strong back with forms. I also hand caned the seats and built my own paddles. Applying the first coat of resin over the fibreglass cloth was very stressful because at that point there was no going back. I still remember putting it on the water for the first time. It was a very satisfying feeling. You and your friend did a beautiful job.
What an incredible project. I don't think I could ever put such a beautiful piece of craftsmanship in the water after all that work. Well done.
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans czcams.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
Love the statement you made at the end; "It's a very achievable project, it's just lots of small doable steps."
Thanks Damon! I think the most intimidating part was the fibreglassing but it wasn't too difficult. I'm sure it could be done better than we did but it was still pretty good. :)
If you want to see superb fiberglassing on a boat, you can check out Sailing Magic Carpet, Aladio there is an actual professional, but still shows and explains pretty well the fiberglassing processes :)
"Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs" -Henry Ford (not confirmed from my perspective)
Second that
Perfection is lots of little things done well - Marco Pierre White
Just can’t imagine how much effort had been put in this project! Absolutely a masterpiece!
Thanks very much! It was a lot of work but an extremely enjoyable project. :)
Absolutely amazing video.
47 minutes passed by like 4 minutes.
The video is great.
The narating is great.
Footage is great.
Awesome project.
Please do us all a favour and please finish the video with your kayak too. I'm absolutely sure 100% that everybody will simply love it.
Greetings from Romania!
This is just beautiful! When I was a young girl, I helped my dad build a canoe in this similar style and it will always stay with me.
DEFINITELY another video to finish yours AND Kumiko! Enjoyed that project thoroughly. Thank you Neil and Corin!!!
Kumiko patterns on the top deck could be interesting.
The finished kayak is beautiful and exciting to see. One cannot appreciate all that goes into making this type of project, so I appreciate your sharing the fine details and precision work. I'm eager to see the second one, too! Kudos to both you and Corin!! 👏👏
Thanks very much June - it's a lot of work for sure and a 40 minute video doesn't really show it but it's a very enjoyable project especially stripping it out. :)
Thanks! It was an amazing project! 17 days just myself and add a few extra for Neil doing the prep work. It’s not over till Neil has finished his though!!!
This can only be described as the chippendale of Kayak's. A stunning piece of work and hugely impressive in the detailing and overall finish.
Check out Pasks kayak on his channel. It is way better again
@@corinkayaker nope, doesn't work for me His design is way too busy as opposed to the classical accents of the other build.
As a fellow woodworker, I was blown away as this was an amazing project, now I have to build one myself.
wow that's incredible! such a stunning build, not only in material choice, but in shape too.
Glad you liked it! :)
"It takes a couple of tries but it's a pretty easy process and doesn't take too long at all..." says Mr Pask as the thin strip slides perfectly into the slot.
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For the record, no one really believes that. You're a wood wizard. Your level of persistence, patience, and precision are legendary.
I am no woodworker but that bit was easily the most satisfying of the build.
@@corinkayaker I do work with wood and can tell you that some of the things Mr Pask does aren't accomplished with just experience and knowledge. He has an innate affinity for it. I think he's both a seasoned savant and an artist. Multidimensional Athleticism on a whole other level. He'd deny it, but I know real magic when I see it.
@@akt2603 I have several of his creations and can confirm I feel the same way!
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic; same applies to woodworking and skills i guess!
The way it slices through the water with very little wake is very satisfying.
I did one in 2003 in shop class I came up with routing & cutting the strips at same time saved me a day. Nicely done
that sounds fascinating! Would love to see how that was done!
It's jaw dropping beautiful. I think making it a kumiko style top would make it that much more difficult. But adding that would really fit into your build style. Wonderful work.
Thank you! I think I have a way of doing the kumiko which is a bit of a cheat but should work. I'm not sure it would be the best design to highlight the flow of the kayaks lines but as you said, it would fit my build style. :)
@@PaskMakes I would love to see however you attempt to incorporate it. I look forward to seeing whatever way you go! Thank you.
@@PaskMakes you could probably do it with a CAD style Router table thats used for making signs. just use pointed bit and then you can press fill the gaps with matching angle highlight wood but you could be far more accurate without all the finicky cuts.
Beautiful work by you and Corin. And great job editing a lot of work down into a short time. I look forward to seeing the different touches you add to yours.
Thanks for your help and support Nick. We both have your books and watched your tutorial videos over and over! Thanks for making it possible!
@@corinkayaker Thanks Corin, there were a couple times in the video where I thought, "Hey, they read also read my book." when you did stuff I don't think I've shown on video.
Spectactular job. I hope you have a lot of fun paddling your kayak.
Thanks Nick! I wasn't sure how much to show but I 'm pretty happy with how the video turned out. It really needs a format like your videos to show the full detail and less than what we showed just doesn't seem enough. Thanks for your help and if you ever fancy a couple of weeks in Australia we could have a go at another! :)
love this clip Henry winkles is an amazing man the little tinge of truth about not being able to read, I wish when I was at school he would come out about his extreme dyslexia it would of helped men alot he's a rare guy and very cool
Great build. What I love about Pask is that he dives straight in and learns new stuff all the time.
Hells yeah. One of the most talented guys I know. Not naturally talented at anything except the skill of jumping in and trying. An unreal maker for sure
Absolutely incredible work by both of you guys with a beautiful end result!
I'd love to see your finished kayak too Neil, whatever the final deck design....once again, Pask makes never ceases to amaze!
Thanks very much Rick - glad you enjoyed it! :)
Yes, show us more. I think Kumiko with the spaces filled with either clear or colored resin would look quite amazing. Nicely done.
With phrases like “very achievable”, “fairly straightforward”, "sounds difficult but really isn't" and “not too difficult” scattered throughout the video, I think that you are being extremely modest. The craftsmanship of the final product is incredible, and is a testament to your skills. Well done!
You say that, but don’t look too close, I really am not a woodworker 😂
I’ve worked on a canoe for a number of months, just getting what I can in the rare down time that I have. It’s almost become less a project of building the canoe and more just a chance for me to chill out for a couple of hours here and there, away from work.
This is how I would like to build my next one.
@@corinkayaker I’ve usually been one to try and race to the finish so it’s been a really nice change of pace to take it slow and enjoy it.
you never cease to amaze with your dedication, patience and skill, amazing job yous have done 😮
The smile on his face when he first takes of with the kayak is priceless!
I am thinking “don’t mess up in front of 200k views, don’t mess up, don’t mess up!”
My grandfather started a manufacturing company in 1969, I grew up with an instilled common sense of how to make things because of this, and I will say this is some very clever fixturing and I’m super happy to be learning stuff, terrific work guys!
That is incredible ! It would already be extremely impressive if done over six month, so such a gorgeous result in 2 weeks is masterful !
Beautifully done, as always. I would have died ten times before I'd ever cut that much wood. How you stayed sane is beyond me!!
As a canoe man, I hope that's your next project! Maybe instead of building a cedar strip canoe, you can do a dug-out style instead? Save you from having a lot of gluing to do!!
Thanks mate! I'd love to make a stripped canoe and I reckon dug-out one would be fun too. :)
I've watched several videos on building a kayak. This video gives a clear and detailed demonstration and narration. I come back to this video so I have something to compare other videos to. I appreciate seeing a little "Dad" action in there as well. Working with Nick adds a communal aspect. Woodworking isn't right without friends and family. Thank you for this instructive video!
47min well spent ! A delight to watch and what a result !
loved the video. when you see the finished kayak at the end it is hard to believe that it is hand built in a workshop. absolutely amazing work.
Thanks Alan! I know exactly what you mean and I was there in the build. :)
@@PaskMakes amazing work mate. Look forward to seeing what you do with yours
That is a work of art. Hope it gets many years of use!
I used to love working with cedar. The smell aww magic.
Amazing, I can't even find the proper words for this achievment, very, very nice job
That was sooo pretty. Can’t wait to see how you finish up your own. And don’t think for a minute that it will be boring and repetitive, cause you’ll make in your own style anyway. Kumiko actually sounds like a grand idea 👏🏼
Thanks Gro! I'll see how it goes but I definitely wouldn't want to just repeat this video. :)
Seriously, a beautiful vessel. Can't wait to see you finishing up yours!
I've watched this 3 times in 2 days. I'm still blown away. This is probably the most informative and best explained production on You Tube.
Neil’s Videos rock!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!”
I chortled in my joy when I found this Most Excellent Video.
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Well done! Hats off to both of you. I can imagine the sense of accomplishment that Corin had paddling his kayak that first time. I am looking forward to seeing yours on the water next!
Second time I've watched this the whole way through, a real thing of beauty.
cheers!
You're the first guy on youtube who pronounces the word 'template' the correct way. Hats off.
Ever heard Yanks pronounce "Soldering"?
Beautiful video……I have viewed half way. When We moves down to Albemarle Plantation, our neighbor Frank was working on a cedar strip and later a regular canoe. I do not remember how long each boat took but it was way more than 2 weeks each. The strips were fastened with bronze or perhaps Copper wire tightened with wire requiring a hole in each strip twisted tightly. That required drilling a tiny hole in each strip. I do not remember how the twists did not show but I beliEve they were Epoxyed. They could not be seen. Frank passed away a few years ago and a nearby boat builder ended up with Frank’s shape patterns so maybe another boat will follow. Now I remember fiberglass cloth being applied. Those two boats will live on long after you two are gone. Congrats on a beautiful video and beautiful results.
JoeB
The kayak came out absolutely stunning! Looks like you two work great together, and had a blast!
Yes finish and video your kayak!
Lots of details, don't worry about time.
Kumiko yes! Of course, totally interesting and unique on a kayak!
Go for it, we are waiting.
Thanks
It's a beautiful day outside but I'm stuck in here glued to thus video. Awesome job you guys!
Cheers thanks for the comment
Congratulations to both of you. These kayaks are magnificent.
This really looks great, I would love to see a video of you finishing your own.
Please tell me that you will also be making your own paddle in that same wood, I think it would look stunning.
It is my intention to do this.
The pleasure and satisfaction of building these stunningly beautiful boats must surely be retuned every time you use them!
You made a beautiful job of this - a wonderful memory to be proud of. Just my cup-o-tea. My heart full of envy watching your shipwrighting. 0522 Thank you for recording bldg on video.
Fabulous project, always in awe seeing these being made. always look sleek when completed, the deep sheen of epoxy makes fibreglass transparent and see 5je protected beauty of the wood
Absolutely beautiful work and a credit to you both. Look forward to seeing what extra touches of your own you add to yours Neil. I do wonder how much of the total budget was for tape though :)
Thanks Dominic - glad you liked it! it really was a lot of tape but that's what's needed. Can't wait to get back to mine! :)
Man did we use some tape!!!
Charlie The table turned out fabulous. The grain is out of this world.
WOW! Those are beautiful!
They look too nice to put in the water, they look like they should be decorations in a fancy mansion.
Yes to another video and the Kumiko deck design looks great.
All I need now is a fancy mansion! Wanna do another build Pask?
Spectacular achievement! Would absolutely love to see as you finish yours! I think Kumiko designs on top of the deck would be ricidulously cool, can't wait to see what you come up with!
Now that was an incredible build Neil & Corin! Those Kayaks look amazing. Kudos to both of you for a job well done! Have fun paddling around with them. 👍👍👏👏
I made a cedar strip canoe last year. I don't know how making even one of these is possible in a month with two people. You must have untold workings of black magic. :)
Haha if you. Ever sleep all things are possible. 17 days got it done.
A less stressful/rushed vid on your kayak would be nice :) I absolutely get the time constraints on this project but more breathing room and more in-depth explanations are appreciated!
What a brilliant extensive video on this cool project, I'd like to see you finish yours Neil and how the seat works. A Kumiko deck would be insane but I'm sure if anyone can pull it off you can.
Thanks Nicko - glad you enjoyed it! :)
Gorgeous as is everything you make. Cedar strip canoes and kayaks are my absolute favorite. Definitely worth the effort which was excellent to watch. Kumiko would be a brilliant finish for your deck. It is sort of your signature after all. I'd say you should also go all-in and make a paddle to pair with it, a perfect way to exercise the many types of material you work with as it doesn't have to only be made from wood.
Thanks very much Tony! I've always thought how spectacular they are too and knew I'd get to it one day. :)
That's no kayak... thats a one of a kind hand made work of art... Great job you two, I'm looking forward to a 2nd video where I can watch you finish yours.
Wow wow wow. Design and execution were a masterclass and a joy to watch. The paddle at the end is awesome.
Thank you for sharing.
Oh that was me. I have always thought I was awesome 😜😝
Beautiful job and amazing use of some really nice tools. Enjoy!
GORGEOUS!!
Absolutely gorgeous build!
The different tone of wood really makes the whole look stand out! Great idea!
And yes, I would love to see the rest of your build!
Thanks Neil - we were very lucky to find the Australian Red Cedar and the silky oak looked spectacular too. :)
Yes, yes, yes. I want to see yours completed with a Kumiko deck
an emphatic yes to the next video AND the kumiko. cheers
Amazing indeed!...and the results are just beautiful.
What an amazing project Neil! I never thought I'd consider a kayak as a work of art. This design is beautiful, but if you finish yours with a Kumiko deck that will be a whole new level. Can't wait to see it.
That shop must smell fantastic with all that cedar around. Nice project.
Awesome build, Corin's looks absolutely stunning and I can't wait to watch you construct an intricate kumiko deck for yours! Love your content and I really appreciate the work that goes into sharing it with us all.
Beautiful kayak, Neil and Corin. I'm looking forward to seeing you finish yours, Neil. Kumiko decking would be super if you have the patience to do it. Take care and happy kayaking.
Bill
A realy nice build, it looks absolutly WOW. The grain came out realy nice.
Absolutely amazing, I love the look of these cedar kayaks. They are simply beautiful and an absolute work of art. Thank you for posting this, it's very interesting and inspirational to see what is possible.
That kayak came out great. 2 in 2 weeks was pretty ambitious but never hurts to try. I just picked up the cedar to build s strip canoe. I’ve been talking about it for 2 years but have most of the materials I need. It looks supper fun to do.
It’s a great project mate! Hardest part is getting started
A gorgeous design and neat work! I've seen cedar strip boats on the water but didn't understand how they were made. Thank you for sharing.
p.s. I received one of your clamps and it feels and looks lovely.
Thanks very much Trevor! It is a lot of work but as it's a fun project you can't really call it work. Glad you like the clamps and thanks for your support! :)
Would love to see another video of you finishing your kayak! The kumiko deck design sounds awesome. I'm not building a kayak anytime soon but I've got myself a bunch of stir sticks so I can try out kumiko & get a bit of practice in before using nicer wood - I found out about kumiko from your channel & you've been a big inspiration for me trying it out, so a huge thank you!!
Thanks Claire! Once you start kumiko you'll be hooked. :)
@@PaskMakes I'm sure I will! I made one ill-fitting, ni jig half-lap joint when the stir sticks arrived and I was so giddy about it, even though it was really wonky.
4000 years of artisanship culminated into this magnificent craft! Wow simply amazing.
I once obtained from where I don't remember, the plan for a cheap kayak made from a single sheet of thinish ply. It took a whole weekend and the children and myself enjoyed it's use for a number of years (till the dreaded rot set in) too old to do it again but for fun it was good value. Thank you for your very imformative video.
This is like when I used to build RC airplanes! FYI, when doing large fiberglass areas like in 25:00, get a small disposable foam roller to spread it out, then you can go over it with the spatula... and Corin is a master with that glue bottle!
it did not start that way. Fortunately I had a lot of practice lol.
Looks fantastic. Would love to see you finish yours as well. Even if it's the "same" different issues may arise that you have to figure out.
You are going to be amazed!
Yes please, yes finish it, yes to your idea for the top.
I built one of Nick’s designs, The Guillemot Expedition Sea Kayak, about 25 years ago. I did a lot of things differently from your build but your process looked very familiar. I couldn’t believe how well mine turned out and the kayak, with the paddle I built, are now on display in a friend’s house. I built mine in the winter months, in my spare time, in my unheated garage in Northern Michigan.
Great job, cant wait to see you finish your one off. You'll have to make a matching paddle to go with it!
We planned on making paddles but we knew we were never going to get to them in this two weeks. :)
The Petrel Play is a fantastic kayak, i got one myself. It is very agile and fun to paddle.
Thanks very much - that's great to hear. I didn't actually try Corin's out as I wanted to wait for the experience when mine is finished. :)
Talk about the ultimate jigsaw puzzle!!!
Great job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Edit: I’d love to see you finish yours, and I never say no to kumiko!!!
What a beutiful kayak done by hand with just stunning wood choices. Thank you for filming the entire process, including taking those A+ cedar boards into hundres of strips, complete with "tongue and groove" edges, just a beautiful work of art. And yes, I love the deck pattern/solution the "teamwork" duo came up with! Keep going and filming your kayak and I look forward to the finishing the adjustable seat and foot rests.
Best - Michael
Woodpeckers Guild Member, Maryland, USA
Stunning result. Be sure that you know what you're getting yourself into with a Kumiko deck, but I'm sure it will look awesome. And I guess you will order some supplies like glass fiber tape.
Thanks Maarten! I have a an idea how to do the kumiko which s a bit of a cheat but should work. And yes, I will be ordering some fibreglass tape. :)
Hello, I always enjoy watching your episodes. This time you have once again proven how perfect you work. Is there actually something you can't do? :)
Respectful greetings from Germany
May this man have a long and full, healthy life! It's so incredibly nice that someone still enjoys their craft so much and practices it with so much well-founded knowledge. Hats off!
Mr Pask you amaze me completely. Thanks so much for all of your hard work and sharing it with us.
Trabalho fantástico, sou marceneiro aqui no Brasil, e talvez um dia eu me aventure a fazer um igual. Obrigado por compartilhar a execução desta obra de arte.
Great work and yes, very inspiring. Thank you both very much ❤
What an interesting composite construction! The beauty of timber with the strength and durability of fibreglass
I bought Nick Schade's book The strip built sea kayak a few years ago. I was surprised how much it would cost to buy the wood in Australia and how difficult. But I am setting out to slowly buy the tools and wood to make it some time this year. It's great to see others make them. The kayak looked amazing.
Looks amazing, maybe someday I'll give it a go.
I would skip the kumiko on your deck, the mix of styles might clash.
I've always wanted to make my own, but I'm afraid of catching a cold while using it it. After all, you can't have your kayak and heat it.
Ooof. That one hit hard. 😺
Oooh, spanks for that.
Ok. This is gonna be a long one. But, a nice one. Hang on.
So, watching the fitting of the joints, I was dumbfounded by the precision! I just thought, that even the concentration on the bevels and measurements was crazy. Then, my lazy self wondered, “Is this detail focus totally necessary, considering the strength of Finerglass and the adhesion provided by resin?” Doesn’t a close enough, but significantly less precise joint supply the needed substrate?” Later, I realized this was the market in a microcosm. Pask the artisan, the craftsman, an Icon, who is driven by passion and appreciation. Me, the hobbyist, the handyman, a goofball, who is driven by the need to see possibility and savings. Both vessels will float and be enjoyed, but one will be a treasure and heirloom and the other will be a boat and a………boat. This was wonderful.
What a beautiful, beautiful kayak... those lines!