Subject: Re: [baidarka] laminated frames
From: Kirk Olsen (kolsen@imaginelan.com)
Date: Fri Nov 05 2004 - 10:36:18 EST
On Thu, 4 Nov 2004 19:01:25 -0800, "Paul Montgomery"
<paul@paddleandoar.com> said:
> I'm wondering about the possibility of laminating frames. This would
> be for frames that you would find in a folder - not the traditional
> steam bent frames.
>
> It seems like a lot of work, but they would be strong and
> consistently shaped. As well there could be the 'holders' for the
> stringers.
>
> Another plus is that they would be allow a lot of usable space inside the
> hull.
Check out the internal photos of one of the willow kayaks
http://www.willowkayaks.com/bow.jpg and
http://www.willowkayaks.com/stern.jpg
Bill laminates just about everything.
Kirk
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