Subject: Re: [baidarka] bow design
From: Bill Low (billow@capecod.net)
Date: Tue Jul 08 2003 - 18:06:04 EDT
Drill holes about 8" back from the bow. I sew tight to the vertical bow
block
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hess" <hessj@westelcom.com>
To: <baidarka@paddlewise.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 1:43 PM
Subject: [baidarka] bow design
> Bill,
> I was wondering how you create the bow on your baidarka so as not to have
an
> open jaw, yet are able to sew a horizontal line of stitching to create a
> concave skin surface? Do you drill holes in the wood of the vertical
> portion of the bow-assembly for the stitching to pass through, or do you
> perhaps slot the wood? Also, do you pull the two sides as close together
as
> possible, or just a small amount? Does it make much difference how far
back
> you carry the stitching?
> Thanks,
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-baidarka@paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-baidarka@paddlewise.net]
> On Behalf Of Bill Low
> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 7:46 AM
> To: baidarka@paddlewise.net
> Subject: Baidarka Rib Spacing
>
> It all depends on the strength of your ribs. I laminate 1" wide ribs and
> place them about 12" apart.
> Bill Low
> Willow Kayaks, Inc.
> http://www.willowkayaks.com
> billow@capecod.net
>
>
>
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