Making the Petrel Play - a Cedar Strip Kayak

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Nick Schade - 7 years ago

This is a recap of a longer build that I documented in the "Making Petrel Play" video series. If you would like to see this build in more detail, please watch my play list at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnPW0gzxQ0NiQpnO_mOyB9sbnqlb6aanP

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

about 16kg or 35 pounds

Alexandr Davidenko - 6 years ago

what is the weight of this boat?

Ghislaine MONNERAYE - 6 years ago

Massa et michka

Otto Evers - 6 years ago

work of art thx for sharing

Mike Builds - 6 years ago

That is a work of art

Alexandre Da Silva Ferreira - 6 years ago

Uma obra de arte!!

Вячеслав Семенченко - 6 years ago

gold !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TheJack - 6 years ago

#art

Rodolfo Santana - 6 years ago

Un exelente trabajo

spg77777 - 6 years ago

just my opinion but....I would really rather either listen to a bit of running commentary and/or the sounds of the work being done than the filler guitar and drum noise. And yes, I know I can just turn the sound off all together but that's kind of "hollow".... )) That said, beautiful boat. How many hours?

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

One of the reasons I started adding music was because I like to listen to music while I work. As a result, the live audio would be bits and snippets of copyrighted music all in a jumble. Adding music to the audio track lets me overwhelm the background music and makes it less distracting.

Bladimiro Wojtowicz - 6 years ago

Wow man! That´s a real good work!

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Cem karakann - 6 years ago

warum so große aufwand und beim verkauf will der deep bestimmt aufen mist ich habe mir für wenig geld rest holz eine gebaut hat mich 15 euro gekostet und benutze zeit 14 jahre schon

Richard Perrin - 6 years ago

mihaylov alexandr - 6 years ago

... и в музей / ... and in museum

mumblingpreacher - 6 years ago

How much would be the cost if you had accepted to teach this art to somebody?

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

I'm a DIYer who turned it into a business and hasn't ruined it for himself yet.

mumblingpreacher - 6 years ago

I thought you are just a DIYer. This is a reasonable price and I wish I could join you. More than 30 years of experience would be a treasure for me, but I'm from a far far away galaxy :) At least I know now that there will be successors of your art. Congrats!

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

I teach week long classes https://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/event/classes/fine_stripplanked_boat_class_woodenboat_school_microbootlegger_kayak_and_mystic_river_tandem_canoe_0

The cost is $850.

Aleks55513 - 6 years ago

С интересом смотрю работы этого мастера , все лодки произведения искуства !!! Жаль ,что учеников не видно , а может у них это не принято.

Eduardo Costa - 6 years ago

Amazing! Congratulations!!!!

Robert Matter - 6 years ago

A great work indeed and what a splendid result. Thank you to share.

GordWing - 6 years ago

Absolutely stellar project... Beautiful. How in the world 12 people don't like this is beyond me.

Christian Geiselmann - 6 years ago

What a beauty!

(I would, however, have enjoyed the video better without the music, just with the sound of work.)

Nathan Rapalus - 6 years ago

Starting at 4:01. What is the proper name of that tool?

Nathan Rapalus - 6 years ago

Cool. Thank you.

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

I call it a paint scraper, but some may call it a shave hook.

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Building SV Satoshi - 6 years ago

This was really a joy to watch. Amazing skills, beautiful Kayak. Great video and editing work too. Thank you for sharing.

deldridg - 6 years ago

Good lord - mesmerising in the extreme. About every 5 seconds I found myself imagining just how I could totally stuff up at that point. It's long been a dream of mine to build a strip kayak but watching this reinforces that perhaps my lifetime is insufficient for such a quest. Thank you for sharing your wonderful workmanship with us. Many regards from Sydney, Aust - Dave

Viru Sinstall - 6 years ago

"I am really impressed by the way this guy glues sticks together"

-literally me

tree feller - 6 years ago

Amazing work. Did a great job on your editing as well.

Max Lobo - 6 years ago

Wooow such a beautiful thing!
Question: what is this product that you paint in the final (16:31)?

Max Lobo - 6 years ago

Nick Schade thank you very much!

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

Here is an example of epoxy. https://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-building-supplies-epoxy-fiberglass-plywood/marine-epoxy-fiberglass/mas-epoxy-kit-economy-1.html It is a 2-part glue. You mix the two parts together, a chemical reaction occurs, and it turns from a liquid to a hard plastic.

Here is varnish https://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-building-supplies-epoxy-fiberglass-plywood/marine-paint-varnish/interlux-schooner-marine-varnish.html it is essentially clear paint typically applied to wood to protect it.

Max Lobo - 6 years ago

Nick Schade, tks for replying... I live in Brazil and unfurtunately we don't have a good market for this kind of products. So I don't have any ideia of what a epoxy vanish really is! If it's not ask too much, cold you send me some link indicating this product? I'll try to buy overseas.

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

I finish the boat off with varnish to protect the epoxy from UV.

AE LIVESTYLE - 6 years ago

You can open production plant is good.

KWH - 6 years ago

Beautiful!

Giovanni Longo - 6 years ago

Veramente stupendo! Un lavoro PERFETTO! Complimenti! GREAT GREAT GREAT WORK!

Ed Singer - 6 years ago

WOW! What a beautiful boat!!

Helikopterpop - 6 years ago

I love this build. So inspiring

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jareklotz - 6 years ago

Sir, this is amazing !!!

Mikhandmaker - 6 years ago

I love it

Mr Mudslide - 6 years ago

This is one of the very best vids I have ever watched on YouTube. Excellent pace. World class craftsmanship. I could not afford it, but I wonder what this would cost to have made.

JF B - 6 years ago

Piece of art...

Stef bétonlux - 6 years ago

c'est du grand art !!!

Chuck Williams - 6 years ago

Amazing craftsmanship.....wish I could afford one!

Rohrertech - 6 years ago

Noticed the respirator while you were applying the glass. Are you using polyester resin? If so, why that over epoxy? Love the custom planes for the rolling bevel setup. I've been building with bead & cove strips, but may get inspired to try doing one with square strips. Thanks for the inspiration!

Rohrertech - 6 years ago

Right on. Better safe than sorry, eh.

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

I am using epoxy. While epoxy does not have a strong smell, it is a reactive petrochemical that does put off a small amount of vapor. I feel it is just good safety practice to avoid breathing stuff unnecessarily.

scott hyde - 6 years ago

Beautiful boat/kayak. Great skills sir!

Seth Warner - 6 years ago

phenomimal custom planes!! and that combing! what fitting! ive built canoes, rowing shells; about 35 of em and wish you on our crew!!

J P - 6 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous, nice job!

Jeffrey Sebben - 6 years ago

That is a Major work of Art

Nathan Stoddard - 6 years ago

My god that's beautiful, wonderful craftsmanship.

Benjamin Edom - 6 years ago

Lovely work, Nick - how much does this boat weigh?

Benjamin Edom - 6 years ago

Hey, that's a good weight - well done!

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

It came out at about 32 pounds.

Bob Hudson - 6 years ago

Great product and very pleasing to watch. The craft on the water looks very efficient and fast. Do you paddle long distances?

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

My morning fitness paddle is 6 miles, a typically day trip is 10 to 20 miles, with the several 20+ per year and maybe one 30+ a year.

Ineke Mateman - 6 years ago

Now...,that's a true piece of ART..., compliments!

Brad Landolt - 6 years ago

I’ve always felt hat stonyfield makes the best fiberglass resin. Great build, great video!

Rodger Moore - 6 years ago

A very wonderful video as a woodworker I am very impressed, as a kayaker I am in awe.

Tony Bowen - 6 years ago

That is a piece of art...awesome video!

Florin G - 6 years ago

great piece of art ...wood wizard.... congratulation & thanks for sharing

Brian Mitten - 6 years ago

Outstanding craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing the creation of a masterpiece.

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Lex Luthor - 6 years ago

¡Hermano!, tú si que amas tu trabajo, felicidades quedó hermosos, Saludos

chrisguitton - 6 years ago

Wonderful, can you tell me how many hours have you worked on it? Thank's.

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

Probably 250 to 300

phdfxwg Fischercat - 6 years ago

how many hrs a friend told me 215 for his 17 ft. and then gave me the mold he used . just wants me to suffer !

Olotele Forge - 6 years ago

Outstanding fit and finish! You are a true craftsman.

Ono Udont - 6 years ago

How to epoxy your garage floor. The long way. Also, I doubt there is more than 1/32 of wood left

Robert Kuipers - 6 years ago

wow.that is beautiful. your a real craftsman

michael knowlden - 6 years ago

DAMN NICE! AND YOUR resin and glass work is spot on. ! Beautifull!

Bill Gurney - 6 years ago

Very nice, great to see some real craftsmanship , becoming a lost art.

mic jam - 6 years ago

If you had a nickel for every time you shot yourself in the fingertip with the staple gun, could we both go out for an ice cream sunday?? lol I was watching this and remembering how many times I did it. Really enjoyed this video and your craftsmanship!

Coyote Jos - 6 years ago

What a splendid craft !

Walter 1408 - 6 years ago

A thousand thumbs up.

pbkayakyer - 6 years ago

Looking at this, I can't help but wonder about all the consumables that it took to make this. The masking tape, the glue, staples and the sandpaper. Not to mention the fiberglass and resin. Then factor in all the tools you used- that's got to be a thousand dollars in clamps! It's no wonder handcrafted wooden kayaks go for several thousands of dollars!!

Beautiful work!

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

There is a lot that goes into the making of a wooden kayak. While you can build the kayak with much less sophisticated tools than I am using, I have chosen quality tools that save me time. The tools and materials constitute a small portion of the price of a handmade boat. It is the labor that is the driving factor in the price.

Cláudio Grosso - 6 years ago

Amazing !!! Congratulations from Brazil !

jason coleman - 6 years ago

Wow amazing craftsmanship sir. Thanks for sharing the process!

WAREWOLF 247365 - 6 years ago

Awesome boat. Great work

rightmarker1 - 6 years ago

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

Cesar Mejia - 6 years ago

Wow! Es espectacular! Muchas felicitaciones. Respetos desde Colombia.

Jared Matthews - 6 years ago

I apologize if you have already answered this, but how long did this take to build?

Nick Schade - 6 years ago

I built this kayak over the course of 4 months.

Luiz Nicolau - 6 years ago

Congratulations! I learn a lot, because I need to do some repairs in old wooden boats similar to these - but no so good as yours, off course, dear! It's a traditional wooden job with today composite resin, just wonderfull!!!!

Ice Age Aurochs - 6 years ago

Wow that's the coolest thing I've seen in a long time. Being an Ice Age Aurochs, I've seen some "cool" stuff.

Dohko - 6 years ago

master piece of pacience, so nice, have fun with it...

Vernon Hastings - 6 years ago

Breathtaking art.

Erick De Noorman - 6 years ago

Fantastic!

Andras Gyetvan - 6 years ago

What a craftsmanship! And the result is more than art. I will go over your playlist.

Studiovydra - 6 years ago

Supeeeeeer :)

Dan Poup - 7 years ago

Forcement génial, je ne me lasse pas de regarder une telle virtuosité. Merci à vous Nick.

TheMaze400 - 7 years ago

I love watching you work, you are a master at your trade.....

qaannat - 7 years ago

love the shot of the seals "watching" you build... that was great

Nick Schade - 7 years ago

That clip was actually from a trip out to Little Gull Island. Little Gull is a small island with a light house in the middle of the entrance to Long Island Sound. There is just one small beach to land at and the seals were giving us the hairy eyeball as we ate lunch.

The big grey seal in the middle of the clip was really quite intimidating. I'm sure the grey seal thinks that everything I do is BS.

I just liked the clip and wanted to use it.

Stuart Lock - 7 years ago

EXCELLENT video Nick really enjoyed it

Brian Brown - 7 years ago

Excellent as usual!

Sakura Dag - 7 years ago

Spectacular.

A. Ferreira - 7 years ago

Amo carpintaria e marcenaria naval. Sou admirador do seu trabalho. Parabéns.

Jim Dodd - 7 years ago

Over the years, I've wrapped the bottom edge of my staplers, with tape, such that it lifts my stapler off the strips. Thus it's much easier to get under and pull the staple, but most importantly, the staples don't bruise the strips. Is this something you do ?

Nick Schade - 7 years ago

I have done it, but I don't always. I have found that the 9/16" staples into MDF go in about right without other intervention. Also after awhile my staplers build up a layer of glue on the bottom that serves the same purpose. But, some sort of stand-off like you suggest is a good solution if you have a problem with staples shooting too deep.