From: "Dana A. Dickson" <danaadickson@unn.unisys.com>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:21:32 -0500
Subject: [baidarka] Frame questions
I am building a greenland kayak following Bob Boucher's video as a guide.
I purchased 100 in clear northern white cedar for the frame. I intend to
scarf the pieces for the gunnels, chines and keelson. Does anyone have
advice on where the scarfs will least affect the fairness of the curves. I
am planning on a 12:1 joint. I am contemplating putting the 8 ft section
in the middle and scarfing on 4 ft. 8 inch pieces at either end, hoping
that that configuration will give me even and smooth curves.
I am going to use split, not sawn white oak or black ash for the ribs. Any
thoughts on these choices?
Although the video does not discuss using split wood for the long frame
pieces, I would expect they would be somewhat different in performance than
the sawn frame members. Has anyone out there tried framing this way?
Thanks for the help.
Dana Dickson