Canoe from plywood: how to build with no experience #1

[@dalecarpenter8828]

something to float in ! people go nuts building canoes ! do you want to go canoeing ,or do you want a work of art that you don't want to ever put a scratch on ! good vid !

[@paulcarlsen4088]

I built my first stitch and glue boat about 3 years ago. The process is addicting. I now have 2 kayaks and the original boat.

[@NatashaB]

Thanks for this video, nice to have someone documentation for putting together Little Guide, I’ve been wanting to do one for a while. Will be using this as a reference for sure :)

[@happyheartsprevail573]

That is awesome. I'm building one. Love the dreads too. Peace be with you.

[@xgtmg]

When I do stitch and glue I empty the contents of a caulk tube then refill it with the glue. Applies more evenly and gets into the crevices. After I get the glue on I use a plastic spreader to finish up. Saves time on sanding and makes for a stronger and better appearance. Nice canoe by the way. Hope you get many years of enjoyment from it.

[@davidegessa]

Really good trick, I'll try it in my next building. Thank you

[@nelhanekom]

Which glue is the best? Looks like epoxy and fiber glass...

[@davidegessa]

@@nelhanekom yep, epoxy is the best for this type of work, I used it

[@EckieOutdoor]

That is really well made! and now I can't stop thinking of making one myself 😃

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Abraham Lincoln said "If I were to spend 10 hours building a canoe, I'd spend the first 9 hours building a workbench"

[@craigmonteforte1478]

sweet design and build

[@andrelupus4859]

Hallo.. Aku sangat suka video ini.. Salam kenal dan semoga sukses.

[@gloriacarroll8947]

Supper cool

[@glynnorton2346]

first time build here, got the stitching in place, what glue do i use to seal the joints, or is this done with an epoxy resin, if resin, will any type be okay ?? thanks

[@davidegessa]

It is epoxy resin mixed with microbaloons; I think you can use other types of resin, but it's better to use epoxy to increase curing time

[@glynnorton2346]

excellent thank you

[@anglersdarat92]

Goodjob frends

[@rayunseitig6367]

nice.

[@denzilsnaggs8683]

Ouu love the vid.. But pleas tie the dreads when using power tools ok.. 👍👍

[@SD61904]

Dope. Put some horses and some plywood that way you have a table brutha. Save you the trouble of kneeling and crouching next time

[@arnauddecotter]

have my design in mine.. I want to have the lightest. yet strongest possible. what size of marine ply would you suggest.. and is it worth fiberglassing the whole lot using finer ply. mine will be 16 ft.

[@sel7245]

I understand the lower curvature of the lower side panel (follows the shape of the bottom). But how "did you get" the upper curvature. And is the lower curvature of the upper side panel just follow the upper curves of the lower panels ? My guess is no.., since the two panels are bent very differently.

[@arnauddecotter]

hi.. just wanted to know how much did your canoe end out weighing. and what size of ply you used. also did the fiberglass added a lot of weight

[@davidegessa]

Idk the weight; ply size is a single sheet of ply (about 2.5mx1.8m)

[@arnauddecotter]

@@davidegessa thats not what I asked. What was the thickness of the ply.? How much weight did the fiberglass added.. was it much better with the fiberglass. How heavy was the final product

[@ThePcryns]

What thickness of plywood did u use?

[@davidegessa]

4mm

[@PedroLopes-qt9tj]

hi how do i get plansto build one

[@davidegessa]

Sure! Plans are free, you can gather them in this forum forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?117707-Little-Guide-a-one-sheet-canoe (link in bio), you can find the project (first post). For measurements, and other hints, this is the right post forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?117707-Little-Guide-a-one-sheet-canoe&p=2672462#post2672462 Hope this helps, remember to subscribe :)

[@gngrblls2thwall]

So… are the instructions somewhere else?

[@davidegessa]

here forum.woodenboat.com/forum/designs-plans/105845-little-guide-a-one-sheet-canoe?117707-Little-Guide-a-one-sheet-canoe=

[@anroebordonado6122]

where i can found the exact measurements of every parts i want to make na boat my self plss

[@davidegessa]

In this forum forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?117707-Little-Guide-a-one-sheet-canoe (link in bio), you can find the project (first post). For measurements, and other hints, this is the right post forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?117707-Little-Guide-a-one-sheet-canoe&p=2672462#post2672462 Hope this helps

[@Thestripper1]

What is that fabric you are putting on the outside?

[@davidegessa]

Fiberglass mat

[@Thestripper1]

@@davidegessa That can't be glass fiber because you are cutting it with a knife! Are you using the "so called" fiberglass that is intended use is for drywalls and such?

[@davidegessa]

@@Thestripper1 it's glass fiber, since it's very thin you can cut it with a knife. The one I used is very similar to this: www.svb24.com/en/seatec-glass-fabric-200-g.html

[@Thestripper1]

@@davidegessa The stuff you use on the inside is glass fiber but that fabric you are using on the outside can't be. Not even 2oz fiber can be cut that way.

[@harryinhuahin1272]

@@Thestripper1 Hey... remember nobody loves a "Know All" - you're all so boring because nobody is interested in your opinions. Sorry to surprise you... lol

[@kennethlang5669]

Is the plywood a marine grade, or just Lowes luan flooring?

[@davidegessa]

Marine grade

[@juancarlossandoval3351]

Buenas me puedes enseñar 🙏 los corte y si puedo ter mi canoa graciad

[@davidegessa]

hola! toda las informationes que necesitas por esta canoa estas aqui forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?117707-Little-Guide-a-one-sheet-canoe

[@oficinadamusica4053]

👍

[@Dillon-bl3dz]

Did you cut the wood with a cnc machine or with a jigsaw?

[@davidegessa]

I used a sharp knife

[@Dillon-bl3dz]

@@davidegessa I assume you also used a template

[@davidegessa]

@@Dillon-bl3dz i used offset measurements you can find here forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?117707-Little-Guide-a-one-sheet-canoe

[@Dillon-bl3dz]

@@davidegessa alright thanks

[@TRIBALSOS]

Hola buen dia tendras las nedidas

[@TRIBALSOS]

Porfavor🙏

[@davidegessa]

Hola y buen dia tambien vos; puede ganar las nedidas aqui: forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?117707-Little-Guide-a-one-sheet-canoe y aqui: forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?117707-Little-Guide-a-one-sheet-canoe&s=af3cee61d751e615871b2145965a38d8&p=2672462#post2672462

[@raymondbrucecharlie2566]

😄👋👍👍👍👍 nice try sir

[@Expertcouch.]

Дэвид привет. Ты добавлял муку? Простую пшеничную муку?

[@davidegessa]

I'm sorry, but I don't understand

[@gweril816]

Привет друг. Он сказал что он муку недобавлял. Он сказал что он микрошарики для эпоксидных смол добавлял до клея. Отличний ден вам.

[@gweril816]

@@davidegessa Hey there he just asked if you added flour into the glue.

[@davidegessa]

@@gweril816 they are micro ballons, an addictive for fiberglass

[@gweril816]

@@davidegessa Yeah i know thanks for the answer tho! I love your tke on this project and i realy want to make one to use on a river i live next to! How long did it take you to build it btw? Also your take on the Little guide doesnt use the wooden side bars nor the central spacests, does the boat work well even without htem?

[@DaFide89]

ma le altre parti?...ajò che son curioso!!!

[@davidegessa]

Sto aspettando che mi arrivi la resina che è finita 😅

[@DaFide89]

@@davidegessa bellissimo progettino comunque, complimenti ;)

[@davidegessa]

Grazie :) poi se galleggia te la faccio provare

[@bipedalhominid6815]

That looked like wax paper not fiberglass

[@weedeater64]

Better living through deadly chemicals. yay

[@happyheartsprevail573]

That is awesome. I'm building one. Love the dreads too. Peace be with you.

[@davidegessa]

Thank you :) I'm glad of hearing that, if you need any help don't hesitate to contact me