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Brian Nickerson - 6 years ago

Fantastic video, thanks so much! Outstanding artistry in building, I currently have two kayaks haphazardly thrown under the porch so am very excited to get into this project!

Dan Muyres - 6 years ago

Well done. I like your no nonsense get to the point type instructional video.

DoggiTecture - 6 years ago

What would make this project a 10/10 would be placing wooden plugs over the screws

Emily Hooker - 6 years ago

Been looking for weeks for just the right rack to build for our very small space, and with some mods,(after looking at tons and tons of designs) this is what I'm basing my design off of. Sturdy, efficient and not complicated to put together. My question though, is could the angle braces be pulled in to a 45 angle to reduce the overall length of the arms? I'm trying to save every possible inch... it's a really small garage!

Zach Novosad - 6 years ago

This gave me an idea to how I'm going to build mine

Robert McOrmond - 6 years ago

Excellent job! I'll be building a yak-rack of my own, and you've provided some great tips! Thanks! :-)

Todd P - 6 years ago

hello, can you build an outdoor shower?

Talladega Dude - 6 years ago

She already did, awhile back, for her Mom. On her Youtube Home Page, check out the "Playlist" list and it's "Building An Outdoor Shower". Her Mom loves it!

kanjimasteryugi - 6 years ago

The end result looks like a great idea. I may adapt it for storing snowboards during Snow Season up here in the North.

Christopher Ross - 6 years ago

Would this shelf design be good for Pottery Racks?

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Scott Marrero - 6 years ago

Hey April, I noticed you using a Milwaukee sliding miter saw. I've been eyeing that saw for a while - what are you thoughts? Is that the saw you bought to replace the Ridgid Miter saw that you had (I think thats's what you had that fell) before?

Richard Walters - 6 years ago

Just love a girl in work boots

James Findley - 6 years ago

I know I'm a little late but just found this. Just when I thought you couldn't get any more freakin' awesome I find out you kayak too!

Flannel Guy DIY - 6 years ago

nice video April

Terry Dubay - 7 years ago

Hi Great Idea and video. As far as the pads go there is a source at Walmart where they have those puzzle looking pads you walk on. Very cheap I used mine to line my tool drawers.

Dao Loc - 7 years ago

hay

Will White - 7 years ago

Have you considered building your own kayak or canoe? There are a few designs floating around for cedar strip canoes, I'm sure you could adapt the cedar strip style to build a kayak. Although it might turn out to be a bit longer term project than usual.

Jose Figueroa - 7 years ago

ola soy de chile

Kssyourface - 7 years ago

Nice video and good job

orangequarter - 7 years ago

Who doesn't like yakkin'?

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Dave Oatway - 7 years ago

Very nice, as always! You are a cool maker chick - an inspiration to my grand daughter.
BTW, I plan to use your ideas for a rack on my dock. I will put a sunbrella curtain to shut out the UV.
Thanks for all your work making these.

Edwin Acevedo - 7 years ago

OUTSTANDING, you made that look easy.

Daniel Baca - 7 years ago

Hi April, been a fan for some time now and actually modeled my Queen Bed w/ Storage after yours. Just wondering, (maybe previously asked) Why do you not wear any of the thin Nitrile or Latex coated gloves? Better grip and protect those hands....

J2Woodwerks - 7 years ago

Great idea. New here, I subscribed!

علي الطائي - 7 years ago

جميل

Mr. Frogman99 - 7 years ago

This is awesome! I have a kayak, and would love to use it more. Mines fibreglass though, so it's heavier. It's also a two person one (but I never take anyone in it)

Eddie Hanks - 7 years ago

awesome! Didn't know you were into kayaking! My wife and I kayak fish every week! For 4 years now! Don't you live in Texas too? Love your videos! Blessings

mdpatton2 - 7 years ago

Great video and I LOVE the shirt!

moomman89 - 7 years ago

Nice simple project.

Patrick Keller - 7 years ago

I think it would look good, if you "fix" the lower beams by simply cutting off the tips in the other direction.

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Phil Cusimano - 7 years ago

Nice project April, I'm pondering whether to go this route ... my back section of my basement is turning into my workshop so this means out go the kayak's or as you put it, maybe time to build Yak Rak ... lol

Art Wayne - 7 years ago

Great video! Thank you as always. Do think I could use this design to store lumber?

Alceste Pasold - 7 years ago

oi uma pergunta, as tabuas que você usou ,elas tem algum tratamento com CCP?
gosto muito dos seus videos..parabens

Gary Mercer - 7 years ago

Love your new logo! The artwork is simply elegant! Did you come up with design?

Mikhail Galatinov - 7 years ago

I came back to this video in full war mode to react and chew out Ono Udont for his/her extremely rude and sexist comment against April. but it seems the candy ass made well to delete his/her comment as well as their profile. Nobody, and I mean nobody messes with my builders without getting a serious Internet trashing. And yes, I can find you and totally destroy your social life. This video is nothing but fun and informative, keep your shit to yourself.

o iTz Harvey xD - 7 years ago

I think its a bit unfair for not giving credit to the guy on instagram who gave you that name

ssuperdave100 - 7 years ago

April, may I ask you a question about building an ad on roof/deck to my house?

Greg Yoder - 7 years ago

How would you make a low angle cut...like 4° or 5° on a piece of wood around 8" x 8"? I'm stumped.

Ham68 - 7 years ago

April, use soap or wax on the threads, makes it a lot easier to drive screws in. A router also makes those dado/notches much easier to cut out as well too.

morarz87 - 7 years ago

maybe video how to build kayak ?

Lissana Tamayo - 7 years ago

So far, I started practicing cutting pieces of woods by making a bench seat.

Chris Chamot - 7 years ago

April, just a thought; you could mirror the arms and mount it on a small utility trailer for travel. Nice project, keep up the good work I enjoy your videos. One other question, what is the background music you use for some of your videos?

Sp00ks - 7 years ago

Well Done April. I made mine with wheels and PVC runners under the kayak for support. I can wheel it out and it's height is the same as my truck bed so I can just push the kayak in from the cart. Just a couple ideas for the future.

John Lee - 7 years ago

I've notched out joints with that exact same technique many times. It's encouraging to see someone else do it as well. A suggestion is that you could save the notching in this design by replacing the 4x4's with 2x4's. There would still be more than enough structure.

Chris Huddleston - 7 years ago

YES! I will be building this for my garage! Thank you

ringerson4x4 - 7 years ago

Nice yak rak.

Monica Johnson - 7 years ago

Ok she is Macgyver

Thomas O'Brien - 7 years ago

Looks good!

Love2boat92 - 7 years ago

Very nice. It looks great. It looks pretty sturdy also. Great video!

Sohel Siddique - 7 years ago

she are great fabricator.

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Sohel Siddique - 7 years ago

Hi mam I am looking job as fabricator &welder.

Andrew Church - 7 years ago

Given me good ideas for my white water kayaks just need to make it shorter and use bottom for a boat
Going to make mini shed of end of my workshop for kit

rob b - 7 years ago

hi April, just discovered your channel .. VERY cool..
lot of people kayaking here at my local "lake" Loch Lomond here in Scotland, but they are mostly inflatables... no need for a "yak rak " here.. just a foot pump lol
all the best from Scotland :O)

Tony Ennis - 7 years ago

I can't get untreated lumber in that dimension at my big box :-(

Mactriz - 7 years ago

Nice video and great job ;-)

Dylan Dunlap - 7 years ago

Don't even have a kayak but just wanted to see your creativity lol, also I have to ask....what is the name of that song in the background? I've heard it in some of your other videos and thought it sounded so peaceful haha. Great build!!

Kerry E. furnauri - 7 years ago

Wow, that's a lot of wasted wood and space. I made mine with 3 2x4s and some leftover 6bys I had from my deck. Flush against my garage and used the trim cuts from the 2 byes for bracing. Cost me about $12 with paint.

Bill Hart - 7 years ago

Now you need to make a couple strip wood boats.....
looks good.

Alexandre Bastos - 7 years ago

Oi April, gosto muito dos seus trabalhos. Parabéns!

Tim Davey - 7 years ago

Hi April,
I noticed you have a Milwaukee Miter saw now-- I wondered if you like it better than the Rigid you used to have
Thank you for the videos--awesome as usual
Tim

Joe O's Channel - 7 years ago

I've been planning on building some new kayak/canoe racks here myself in my woodshop. Nearly 15 kayaks, canoes on hand here right now and a couple of the current racks are showing their age.
Also, being a full time paddle builder, I need to build a few new display racks for my paddles.

karl craig - 7 years ago

how have you found that chop saw I'm thinking about getting one

Aleхandr's woodshop - 7 years ago

Nice like always

gA - 7 years ago

Like the rack, like the new logo even better.......you go girl.

SuperCacahuete93 - 7 years ago

Trop forte !

smithmal - 7 years ago

Nicely done! How well do you think this design would hold up if you stored your yaks outside rather than under covered protection. If you were storing your yaks outside and needed to deal with the elements (sun, rain, etc), would you do anything differently?

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Sure, I would grab one of those UV covers for them and wrap them up before placing them on the rack. This will protect them from sun, animals, and water. : )

Danny Compton - 7 years ago

You mentioned about making screws easier to run in. You can also lube the screws with a cheap bar of soap.

Geoff Johnston - 7 years ago

Your new logo is smart

Rochester Soares de Lima - 7 years ago

Good design; thanks for sharing. Just one question: did you put the rack in front of the window? kkkkk.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Yep, but it was there or nowhere so I went with it.

Lynn Lacey - 7 years ago

Nice plan April, Thanks

santiago rafael - 7 years ago

you should do vlogs

sahib bhullar - 7 years ago

wow nice

Janek Vapper - 7 years ago

But You can cut off the bottom support ends. This way they are pain for feet. Even upper ones might be shorter, just for convenience.
You look so red at Your new home. Like an Indian.

Paul Emmerson - 7 years ago

You are amazing, and that vice on the end with the foot pump. I really want one of those, do you have the name of it please as i will need to find it in the UK.

AC W - 7 years ago

Those log jaws really work too. Don't forget when working with really wide material, the sliding "foot" of the clamp can be turned around for a wider capacity. I think she has a link for it up in the description. Good luck with getting the wife's approval ; )

Paul Emmerson - 7 years ago

Sweat thank you, its on sale here atm £115 and you can get log jaws all so. One awesome video April, now to clear it with my wife hehe.

AC W - 7 years ago

I bought one, It's like having a third hand.....with 1000 kgs of clamping force. You'll love it mate.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Yep, that is one of my favorite tools. It's called the Super Jaw: http://amzn.to/2qFLYJF

krn14242 - 7 years ago

What no outtakes? lol. Great job April.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

: ) not on this one.

Giaco Whatever - 7 years ago

I wanna live in a place like that, I'm in love! Great project April!

Giaco Whatever - 7 years ago

I actually lost mine like 2 weeks later... I took it off to "wash" my hands with acetone and never found it... I didn't wanna tell you :(
I'll need a new one next time! :)

AC W - 7 years ago

Hello my brotha.....are you still part of the O-ring club? I've yet to replace my second one I gave you : ) Come visit!

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

You'll have to come visit!

JAC Built Woodworks - 7 years ago

You need to make yourself a Jay Bates Mitresaw station.

JAC Built Woodworks - 7 years ago

I've just finished a smaller version of his Mitre saw station, I've have a very small space but it was worth the build. When's the new shop coming? Can't wait to see what you do with it.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Nah, a permanent setup like his isn't for my small space. Maybe once i build my new shop but not right now.

Tobi69452 - 7 years ago

Hi April
greetings from germany!
which cutting software do you use

Tobi69452 - 7 years ago

thanks a lot!

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

I use a program called Sketchup.

Rob Singer - 7 years ago

Nice except Kayaks should always be stored on their side. The only time they should be flat is in the water.

Drummer_13 - 7 years ago

Nice project i will do it all so

Dwayne Wladyka - 7 years ago

This was a great looking project.

Thomas Russell - 7 years ago

Great project. Love the Yak Rack. I don't need on as I don't have any Yaks, but still a constructive construction.

Double Dare Fan - 7 years ago

Should have worn a "Less yack yack, more whack whack" shirt. :D

Alexandr - 7 years ago

А ноги стелажа неправильно закрепили, на чертеже не так. Да и верхние можно было сделать на 30 см короче, мешать будут!

Denny Rice - 7 years ago

Great video April!

Александр Дружинин - 7 years ago

браво !

StrongLike Bull - 7 years ago

How do you like that Milwaukee miter saw? I have a 12" Bosch but would love to trade it for something more compact and cordless. Have several 9.0amp batteries too.

PinballMan - 7 years ago

I need one of these. One day I will build my own Canoe and I will need a larger rack :)

alejandro lopez - 7 years ago

oh good I love that

David Coburn - 7 years ago

Well done. Now . . . when are you going to build the kayak?

David Coburn - 7 years ago

Should you decide to go there, here is what I"m talking about . . . a bit more involved than some of the things you've done, but you'd get an awesome kayak for the trouble. http://www.clcboats.com/default/building-stitch-and-glue-kayak.html (and no, I'm not paid by them...)

Sailent Knight - 7 years ago

Love your videos. I wonder if you can make that design multi purpose. That completed rack from the thumbnail looks like a table laying on it's side. Extra Picnic table for BBQs & Kayak Rack combo!

Anton Messina - 7 years ago

Such a great build!!!

Russell Thompson - 7 years ago

what river do you float down? Was beautiful!

Fabiano Sousa Sousa - 7 years ago

Chow parabéns

Lemongrasspicker - 7 years ago

That's pretty cool, I guess it's a yakety yak rack?

bransonhauntedhills - 7 years ago

What a great idea! I hope to get us a couple of kayaks soon.

Mrcaffinebean - 7 years ago

Nicely done!

Martin Davis - 7 years ago

Why don't you use your miter saw to cur 4by4

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Because I was gonna have to use my circular saw to cut all the notches. So I set it up and made all the cuts at the same time. Either way works.

Paul Meyette - 7 years ago

you should name it Burt.
Burt YakRak

Talladega Dude - 7 years ago

Good one!!!

Corinna C - 7 years ago

Looks awesome.

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Pia Figueroa - 7 years ago

Seca pa'l maestreo la April !!

Steven Reinert - 7 years ago

Nicely done looks good

George Eads - 7 years ago

I like it. Good use of space.

Serzh Serzh - 7 years ago

Great job! Looks so good

Josh Sinclair - 7 years ago

Hey there! I'm new to woodworking. Why at 0:37 sec mark are you making lots of narrow cuts and chiseling chunks out to create the notches on the ends of the 4x4's? Why not just make 2 perpendicular cuts with a circular saw/hand saw? Thanks!

Josh Sinclair - 7 years ago

McKenzie Keith Ah! That makes sense. Thank you!

McKenzie Keith - 7 years ago

The cut depth for the second cut would be deeper than a 7.25" blade can reach. Handsaw would work, but it is difficult to keep the cut straight and flat.

Michael Andersen - 7 years ago

Well that stereo plans were given to my buddy who camps here in Florida when doing dirt biking. And he feels with all the moisture and humidity down here it is a real good idea. So all those people against well start thinking outside the box or cooler baaaa

Mark Anthony - 7 years ago

Aprils Motto "Everything needs a home." One of the greatest lines I've heard on the internet.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

; ) When things have a home, things are easily organized and put away.

Steven Smith - 7 years ago

I do have a kayak and am planning on building a rack to mount to the side of the shed..think ill probably go with you design. Thanks. Love the vids btw.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Glad you like it. : )

Daniel Blair - 7 years ago

Those EVIL, EVIL, EVIL stereos.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

hehehehe :D

Get Square w/ Tom Jolley - 7 years ago

great video

Joel Miller - 7 years ago

I don't own a kayak, much less two kayaks, that would necessitate the need for an entire rack! But you do you! Nice work.

Greg Sabados - 7 years ago

it is a good practical design, as for padding, pool noodles work wonders for padding 2 X 4s or even cheap folding sawhorses. Just cut a slice out and push it on.

Joshua Merritt - 7 years ago

Cool! I'm unlikely to have kayaks anytime soon, but always great to see a unique design. I saw a great one recently that had two sides, like you mentioned. They had casters on the bottom, so that it would store flat against the wall.

Tom Yaxley - 7 years ago

START TO BUILD YOUR NEW SHOP AND MAKE VIDEOS ALL ABOUT IT I CANT WAIT

Beth Ann - 7 years ago

Awesome. :) Been trying to get my fiance into kayaking for awhile now lol. Maybe i can finally convince him.

Daveonarave - 7 years ago

April I love your videos and they inspire me. But crumbs how do you manage to work so productively in such heat? Any advice? But you are awesome (and can I just say you're not awesome at building because you are a woman, you are awesome at building because you are a talented person!) :)

JT Wood Designs - 7 years ago

Just discovered this channel

temporarynickname1 - 7 years ago

Thank you so much for this video, now my kayak can have the house it always deserved.

Tone Knight - 7 years ago

Nice video again April. I made one similar to yours but in the end I dismantled it and screwed two 2x4s to the garage wall and hung my two kayaks from four lorry cargo straps. They take up less room this way.......

Tom Burgess - 7 years ago

I admire your talent, good video

Ian Hay - 7 years ago

Great build April. Are you near nice flat water lake/river and/or good whitewater in your part of TX? Also - curious: did you disable your Instagram account? Can't find you on there anymore, suddenly.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Yep, Im' around a lot of water in my neck of the woods. I actually just changed my handle to _april.wilkerson

Fred Woods - 7 years ago

Hi April Great build as always, we'll be watching for more ideas, thanks for sharing.Blessings! !!!!!!

Tony Banner - 7 years ago

You could turn them to store vertical

shadopanda - 7 years ago

What happened to the other mitre saw

shadopanda - 7 years ago

April Wilkerson haha well hope this new one serves you well

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

I dropped it off the back of saw horses. : /

Terry Chatfield - 7 years ago

I need to build this for my kayaks, but I think I'll add casters so I can move it around my garage

James Haney - 7 years ago

The circular saw in place of dado blades has kinda become something I enjoy seeing in your videos. Keep it simple and keep it real. My daughter and I enjoyed this one much like all the rest. Keep it up.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

: ) It's only because since moving I haven't been able to find my dado stack. haha. Once I fully unpack (once I build a new shop) then I'll go back to dado blades when building in my shop and using a circular saw when I'm out of it.

Chuck - 7 years ago

Love your videos... when are you going to build a boat?

MrTarfu - 7 years ago

if it bother you, you could always shorten the bottom legs and angle it backward

SuperIvan1968 - 7 years ago

Super

dallas - 7 years ago

Yes! So needed this. We have to hoist our kayaks up under the roof of the back porch, which means they generally get stacked on the floor of the back porch.

Henry Sanchez - 7 years ago

nice work

darran newman - 7 years ago

There are a dozen 1 man kayak's at a local center that need racks making, and you have given me the inspiration to make them. thank you April , oh heaven forbid if i make space for a radio lol.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

; ) hehehe

Richard Miller - 7 years ago

New miter saw?

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

It's been around a few weeks. : )

K7SJA - 7 years ago

Also, if you have wind in your area, a bungee (or other) tie strap might be a good addition. Nice job April.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

This area gets plenty of wind but so far nothing has moved the yaks. : )

Mentes Livres - 7 years ago

I can do it! Nope, I can not....

MrFyxr - 7 years ago

Good straight forward design as usual. You look a bit flushed! HOTTER THAN BLAZES don't ya think?!!!

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Yep, it's hotter than hell here in Texas.

Rickyboy707 - 7 years ago

April, sooner or later you're gonna stub your toe, your instep, or the back of your foot on the "upside down" base. I suggest maybe cutting a triangular piece of wood and attach it with biscuits and glue. A little putty and paint and you'll never know it's there! -->Ric

Daniel Rose - 7 years ago

You can use UV protection for your kayak. You can either cover it or spray it. The spray works like sunscreen, just for kayaks.

Bill Diehl - 7 years ago

Loved your, "Heaven forbid, a stereo" comment! Too funny!! Also, loved this project.

Wild McCrae - 7 years ago

April Wilkerson He he, couldn't resist commenting on your very appropriate statement about drowning kittens, I get that all the time, and NO I wouldn't even dream of doing such a thing, but that's exactly how they act.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

: D hehehe people were acting like I was drowning kittens. I couldn't resist saying something.

jcarpy75 - 7 years ago

“Or heaven forbid a stereo” That cracked me up. Nice build April.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

:D Haha ; )

Greyflannel04 - 7 years ago

If you add a few more racks, this would be great for surfboard too!

Sohel Siddique - 7 years ago

looking job

Ether Oar - 7 years ago

But how do you put a stereo on a surfboard? Oh, yeah, very carefully.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Oh very true!

pbkayakyer - 7 years ago

Sweet! I've been wanting to build a rack for my apartment! I'll need to store them on the side though to save space

krisbrixon - 7 years ago

I have a kayak on my back porch as we speak, so this is a project i will very likely do. Thanks

Lets fuckin rage - 7 years ago

I love your channel, I love your builds ! I started watching when you built that bed out of cupboards ! And you are smokin' beautiful !!!

Michael Ramirez - 7 years ago

Good joke about the stereo. If you want to listen to tunes then you should. Some people got a bit sensitive on the cooler speaker vid. Keep up the great work.

TheSliderW - 7 years ago

The stereo is fine. The usage wasn't ... : s

Steve Skouson - 7 years ago

April, we still love you!

I was going to mention treated
lumber. PLEASE wear a dust mask!

There are added chemicals, made
to kill stuff,

(And, I want to see your channel, for
a LONG time!)

steve

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Yeah tell me, they were reacting like I was beating baby seals or something.

rojerio oliveira - 7 years ago

I love Laura, April e Darbin

Bear Creek Woodworking - 7 years ago

I don't have a kayak ... yet ... but I do have a canoe. This video has me thinking, this would be a better way for me to store my canoe. Thanks April! Great Build to watch!

michele vitarelli - 7 years ago

Bravo. Great project. Thanks for sharing.

J. C. - 7 years ago

Cool project April.

Returning Shadow - 7 years ago

How come you only cut lines over and over and then hammer out an chisel the rest? Why not just make a second cut with a Sawzall or some other blade that would be big enough?

Grothok Shmothok - 7 years ago

WD40 is great for the plastic on the kayaks. It helps rejuvenate the plastic, just in case it ever does have to sit in the sun, or for just general upkeep.

CaptPractical - 7 years ago

Grothok Shmothok 303 protectant is the best product for protecting rotomolded plastics such as kayaks. 303 (30313-CSR) UV Protectant Spray for Vinyl, Plastic, Rubber, Fiberglass, Leather & More – Dust and Dirt Repellant - Non-Toxic, Matte Finish, 32 Fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KN0UOEE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_U75Hzb4NAA870

Grothok Shmothok - 7 years ago

I did a little more research on it and I fear I was wrong April. I saw a video from a fella who is a pretty well respected kayak fisherman and took it for truth. There are better, safer products out there. My apologies.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Really? Would you mind elaborating?

52memor - 7 years ago

Yes excellent... I've missed you April. What I would like to see from you is actually building a "Boat." Any chance ?

pjdambra - 7 years ago

Another awesome build. April never disappoints..

JMakes - 7 years ago

Couldn't you have just flipped the whole thing 180 degrees so that the bottom angled cuts weren't upside down?

Edward Iglesias - 7 years ago

Nice design. The pickets really complete it.

magicrobharv - 7 years ago

Great idea !

Oliver Krivacek - 7 years ago

New House, but no Woodshop :-(
April u need urgent a new Woodshop with more space too work.
So many great projects u build in a small space :-)

A. Vigor - 7 years ago

Классно, Best!!!

Shadowdog500 - 7 years ago

That Kayak Rack came out beautiful! I can't wait to see your shop build. Chris

Eric Corse - 7 years ago

Pretty slick and strong. I like y'all s stone portion of your home.

Brett Smith - 7 years ago

Awesome project April! Is it windy enough on your porch to need tie downs or does the weight of the kayaks keep them in place pretty well?

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

I live in the hills so there is always a breeze blowing but so far there have been no issues with the yaks moving off and we had two storms last week.

Mike Ellingsworth** Mr Stepping Stone*** - 7 years ago

Looks great and looks just fine on the deck area !! Yay :)

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

: ) Thank you

sasà - 7 years ago

Super!!!!!! Ciao April

Christopher Sanchez - 7 years ago

That looks like a quick build in a few hours.

E Cartman - 7 years ago

nice cordless miter saw!!

Capt. Bongo - 7 years ago

Well done and looks like a excellent solid build. I would just put on stain and a couple coats of poly. Not much of a paint kinda guy.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

I hear ya but the problem with anything going outside is the task of having to refinish it. Paint will last a lot longer than stain and clear outside.

Latin Santos - 7 years ago

good job i like it

BCDesign - 7 years ago

Nice work April, I want a kayak now!!

Iam Lonefrog - 7 years ago

uhm, just trim the bottom supports to get them back the way you intended

Iam Lonefrog - 7 years ago

thanks for the videos! love your channel

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Yep yep, I meant to do that but never got around to it. I'm sure I'll go after it with my circ saw the first time I knock my ankle into it.

Mike Wolverton - 7 years ago

How about you build a Kayak? I've been wanting to start a small boat or Kayak build for the last year. If I can watch you do it, maybe I won't be such a chicken about it.

Christopher Poulin - 7 years ago

Excellent videos and ideas as always. This channel is one of the best on YouTube!!!

Krysten1785 - 7 years ago

Your videos make me so happy :) Someday I'll own my own garage and tools/materials. I cant wait to make things! Its such a fulfilling hobby.

PinkPonyOfPrey - 7 years ago

I can never hear 2x4s correctly
No matter who is saying it, it always sounds like "use the tuba force, Luke" in my head hahaha! Sorry! :D
Nice build. It's not like the wind will sweep it away!

Scott Bailon - 7 years ago

I could have used this a year ago! I store my kayaks outside in storage bags, protects from uv rays...

Алексей Петров - 7 years ago

!!!

Sora Iulian - 7 years ago

ever thought building a pool table?

Ahmed 2DAnimations - 7 years ago

that would be awesome !!!

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

: ) Yep. I'm chatting with Jay Bates about it actually. We're thinking of doing a collaboration where he comes here and we build one.

thechosendude - 7 years ago

We store our kayaks outside on a covered rack (due to lack of garage space). 303 UV Protectant for Paddleboards and Kayaks does wonders to help keep UVs off, even if they're not in direct sunlight.

jake210c - 7 years ago

Awesome build!

Аleksey Bek - 7 years ago

A great place to store boats!

Birute00 - 7 years ago

I think it turned out great and happy how it looked with the backing and rubber pads. Nice design

Bastelfreddy - 7 years ago

Vers Good Job !

Pavel Racek - 7 years ago

Unnecessarily big heavy impractical

Pavel Racek - 7 years ago

Stainless steel stand. Carries 150 kg. He falls down and hangs on the wall. Lightweight storage. Standing April really seems too big, heavy and impractical. It's my personal opinion :)
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Pavel Racek - 7 years ago

In my opinion, half the material is enough. Do not be angry, but it is impractical. Others lie on the ground, the back of the planks is useless. It does not even reinforce the construction.

RS - 7 years ago

A bit like your comment !

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

These yaks weight 70lbs each, it is not unnecessary. However, you are more than welcome to build yours anyway you wish.

falfas55bgas - 7 years ago

Why paint it? Just rub it with some Boiled linseed oil!

John W - 7 years ago

I bought the ISOTunes Pro headset you pitched a couple vids back. Yes, took advanatge of the WilkerDo special. Wow! Lightweight, wear for hours don't know they are there, great sound quality. Thanks for the lead, rock on.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

: D Hey good to hear the awesome feedback. I love mine and so far everybody who has purchased them that I hear from has loved them as well. Glad you were able to use the discount!

Frits van Doorn - 7 years ago

One of you will gonna hit a toe on the floor beams if you do not cut the points away. Nice design by the way.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Yep, probably. I could also come back with a circular saw and change the angle.

Samuel Roberts - 7 years ago

Pretty cool!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!!

Bobby 111 - 7 years ago

April
Place a lag bolt on the 45° brace 2×4, at the 4×4. Thanks for sharing

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

I could but I don't think it's necessary. If I start seeing problems then I'll make mods but so far it's holding up the two yaks great.

whoolph - 7 years ago

Good job . . . Rog

Tim Lechtenberg - 7 years ago

Great Job!

Jeff Libby - 7 years ago

April,

I like the "Ain't Texas" tee shirt. Did you make/have it made?

Daniel Lalor - 7 years ago

i like it

Talladega Dude - 7 years ago

I see something in your ears in all of your videos. Are they only hearing protection?

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Yep, well it is my hearing protection but they are also bluetooth so I'm playing my tunes from my phone while I work. : ) They are double awesome: http://amzn.to/2pEjNtv

Сергей Кириллов - 7 years ago

Hi April!!! I watch your videos and wonder how you are doing good carpentry work. You're doing it playfully. Thank you for your videos. Shoot still. And I wish you success in carpentry

Сергей Кириллов - 7 years ago

I already thought that you did not answer me. I just admire your work. And desire to do it all. But the difficulties in the translation I have. As you have guessed already I'm from Russia. Successful works You April.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Nothing wrong with having fun while working. ; ) Thank you.

Joe fish - 7 years ago

Are you going to Build a New Shop at some Point? I would Love to see you build it from the Ground up. Something like a 2 Car Garage, only Special! Like only you Can do! Thanks April!

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Yep I plan on building it from the ground up and also filming it all. However, I have to wait until the heat of summer passes so I don't kill over.

Mark Speir - 7 years ago

That could hold a house boat! Well done!

Randy - 7 years ago

Like the idea! I built one with a roof being it is outside. I can def use some of your idea for my next one!

Jeff G - 7 years ago

How do you like that Milwaukee miter saw?

ukp42 - 7 years ago

I should buy a boat!

tor_selden - 7 years ago

Nice build! Maybe there will be a Yak Shack one day?

مملكة الرحمة - 7 years ago

عملك جدا حلوووو ومرتب

Kevin Amatt - 7 years ago

The advert at the beginning was nearly double the length of the video. My rule is if it's more than 30 seconds I skip it. Apparently if we skip an ad the program maker doesn't get paid. So shorter ads means less skipping and more dosh.

Kevin Amatt - 7 years ago

April Wilkerson I sent the message another video maker and now his ads are always 30 seconds.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

I'm sorry but I have no control over the ad content or length prior to the video starting. I also don't blame you if you skip the ad if it's longer than 30 seconds. : ) I would too.

Stephen - 7 years ago

Neat project! If my cousin gets another Kayak, I'm definitely making her one of these.

Tom Nally - 7 years ago

Yakety Rak (don't talk back).

wendell harris - 7 years ago

April Wilkerson nice

AC W - 7 years ago

YAKETY YAK, YAKETY YAK!!!

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

:D hehehe nice one.

Michael Bouley - 7 years ago

When will you build your new shop? That should be interesting to watch.

Michael Bouley - 7 years ago

Well hot as hell here too. But I work in that heat all the time and it does not bother me. Just so long as I stay hydrated.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

When the heat of summer passes and I won't die. : )

arkansas13 - 7 years ago

New week, new project , well done job! Enjoyed.
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April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Thanks 13

Timber Guy - 7 years ago

Great video do you mind if I use that I Great video do you mind if I use that idea

mustang gt 500 - 7 years ago

Super, simple et rapide...cela me donne d'autres idées d'appliquation. Et de plus vous etes toujours aussi ravissante.

haagsefer87 - 7 years ago

Hi April i really enjoy your videos! Because you are into kayaking, never thought of making your own Kayak?

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Nope right now I don't have intentions of building my own. But I have given thought to a canoe.

mbatson13 - 7 years ago

I don't know, I'm from Southern California (don't worry, not one of those weird Californians) but I could swear I hear an "L" every time she says "Sawl." That counts as an accent, right? :)

Jeffrey Restrepo - 7 years ago

I think the bottom supports look better that they are not flipped around. For the sake of uniformity (is that even a word??) nice Yak Rak!

مهند كاظم - 7 years ago

pretty awesome

Mikhail Galatinov - 7 years ago

I don't even have a kayak, nor do I even go boating. I just watch and like to show support to the excellent builder.

Jackson Johnson - 7 years ago

Zeshan Bashir why?

usayd gamer - 7 years ago

Tool Dynasty
Please find out if you can come to my home in England

Juan Pablo Gonzalez Jimenez - 7 years ago

Me too!! I really never do anything hahaha!!

FreshCoastDon - 7 years ago

glad I'm not the only one who does this too, lol

-Ethan - - 7 years ago

Mikhail Galatinov SAME

adrian sims - 7 years ago

Me too !

خوش خبري - 7 years ago

Thank you for your work

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

: ) Thank you for the support.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

: ) Hahaha, well I hope all of them catch my jab at least.

upside downdog - 7 years ago

Nice project. Good structural tips on how to build a rack to store things. Might be good for aging fresh cut hardwood. Shame to lose deck space. Nicely done project as always.

TheOneWhoMightBe - 7 years ago

Anthony Butera
Agreed on both the tarp (another build video maybe for a roll-up tarp?) and the secondary use to dry wood.

upside downdog - 7 years ago

April Wilkerson
You are only behind my wife as the best. Put the racks on the back of the shop with a roof maybe? Tarp the sides to keep UV rays from destroying the boats. Sacrificial tarps are cheaper than boats.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

I would rather lose unused deck space than lose very used and limited shop space. This works really well for my set up however I am already thinking about another storage solution for them and might try it in the future.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Thanks Fred. : )

Jerry Rathbone - 7 years ago

I thought you would be using a Triton miter saw.

Lucas Marino - 7 years ago

Her saw was a Ridgid before that I believe ?

Tiger955 - 7 years ago

I thought the same. Triton need to sort themselves out if they don't offer all their tools to all markets.

sarah tompkins - 7 years ago

April Wilkerson .

chevy60 - 7 years ago

They do, but it's not available in the U.S.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Triton doesn't make a miter saw.

francisco cruz - 7 years ago

Muy buen trabajo desde Costa Rica saludes espero que nos visites pura vida

jjsjeffjjsjeff - 7 years ago

Honestly wouldn't have noticed the bottom was upside down. You could just say you made it look the same all the way though.

R.P. Rosen - 7 years ago

Yes, easily fixed mistake. Correct it before you get it painted, you'll be ... glad you did.

Iam Lonefrog - 7 years ago

uhm, just trim them

NS4DQ - 7 years ago

You could cut a 45 into the bottom pieces and not change the contact point.

April Wilkerson - 7 years ago

Well the problem with messing up the direction on those is I might end up kicking it by accident. With it upside down, the point would be down and not in the way of my shin. :)