Re: baidarka Skin Cutting Query

Robert August (robertaugust@hotmail.com)
Sat, 06 Mar 1999 09:31:52 PST

From: "Robert August" <robertaugust@hotmail.com>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: Re: baidarka Skin Cutting Query
Date: Sat, 06 Mar 1999 09:31:52 PST

>Hello folks,
>I'm looking for a successful method of cutting my polyester skin for my
>Greenland qajak (based on Chris Cunningham's Seakayaker design)? The
boat is
>in the skin "hammock" and waiting for the hot knife. This vessel
doesn't have
>a ridge beam to guide my deck cut. I want a good straight and centered
seem.
>Any experience with this task would be helpful.
>
>Thanks, Chris in JP Mass.
>
How about installing a temporary deck beam to guide your cutting? Once
it's cut straight the edges of the fabric could be used as a guide for
your sewing.

Hope this helps.

Rob August of the Sunny (right now) Northwest

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