Several pieces of 4X8? plywood boards are added up to form one large sheet.
The parts of the kayak are drawn on this sheet in actual dimensions.
The parts are cut out from the sheet.
Along the edge of each part, numerous 3-5? holes are punched.
The hull is assembled by passing wire in the holes.
The inner line of stitching is glued up with [...]
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Stitch and Glue Kayak Method
Home Made Kayak Building Techniques
There are two known techniques for making homemade kayaks: the Strip-built method and the Stitch and Glue method. Conventional skin-covered kayaks can also be made at home. One method is described here. Other methods can be inserted at a later stage.
Both techniques are quite different from each other. With the Strip Built method, narrow wooden bands [...]