Building a Wooden Kayak - Making the microBootlegger

A video documenting the process of building a wooden kayak. Nick Schade makes a custom built microBootlegger, starting from raw lumber through completion.
Nick Schade from Guillemot Kayaks WoodenKayaks.com specializes in designing and building bespoke small wooden boats.
Drawing from years of experience using kayaks, canoes, row boats and small sailboats, Nick creates unique original design and constructs them using wood and high quality composite materials.
Materials:
Mahogany,
Maple,
Fiberglass,
Carbon Fiber,
Epoxy.
Infusion Epoxy provided by Endurance Epoxy www.epoxi.com
Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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[@blairwise3339]

that's one of the most beautiful things I've watched in quite some time.

[@MrCpolzin]

Exactly what I was thinking Blair,that was truly amazing and what a pleasure to see.

[@robertbrowne7880]

Not sure if I'd put it in the water or hang it on my wall.

[@marcoparizi]

It's impossible to see a job like that without being overwhelmed. The level of quality, zeal and love that you put in your work, awakens in those who see, a deep reverence and respect. Congratulations. God bless you

[@mpruitt756]

I am just completely blown away. Started off with beautiful craftsmanship. Then the carbon fiber, and inlay took it to a whole other level. A true craftsman. Great work!

[@garymoore8711]

Mr. Schade is more than a craftsman. He is an artist with wood, fiberglass, carbon fiber and epoxy. A labor of love and infinite patience. Thank you for the experience of watching you work. A pleasure, Sir.

[@SpiritBear12]

This was pretty awesome. But, I have to admit, I really wanted to see it gliding through the water that you showed so often through the video.

[@NickSchade]

You can watch the launching of a similar kayak here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ64f2x8f7Brb8U

[@erNomic]

This kayak goes on the wall in a wall street board room or in some retired politician's 3rd house's boat house. Otherwise Nick isn't getting paid what he's worth.

[@DWard-xj9ee]

I am currently building a Guillemot from Nick's book. The book alone is educational enough to learn what needs to be done, but the videos are priceless when actually building one of these amazing boats. I have watched all of them, some of them multiple times as I move into different stages of construction. Thank you Nick for teaching me such an awesome, relaxing, and rewarding new skill, the results of which will last generations.

[@OldJoe212]

I've built 4 strip canoes and one of the greatest moments is when you pour on the resin and the beautiful color of the cedar pops out. Of course, nothing beats dropping it in the water for the first time. Thanks for the video.

[@ChipEstrada]

AATW Brother!

[@StonyRC]

That is a true labour of love - and the work of a master craftsman. A beautiful creation.

[@peterbroadey5758]

It’s three years since the last comment surely it’s been viewed since then? This deserves praise every day. I did build a canoe myself once. I was proud of it and I got praise but obviously they had not seen this level of skill

[@nickjonesCSM]

Absolute perfection, a true craftsman in action. These aren’t boats they are works of art.

[@Buzbikebklyn1]

We have been building in wood for 4 generations. My great great Grandfather made musical instruments. My Grandfather and Father built fine furniture. At age 13, an owner of custom made furniture asked me to work for him. Your craftsmanship is unequalled. My hats off to you. Carry on!

[@socko5708]

Woodcraft always look easy until you try it out yourself, this video really got me emotional, i honestly cant explain how much im grateful for this video, you my friend, have an amazing talent. Thank you

[@MrPanetela]

Mr. Schade; i now know what it would have felt like watching over the shoulders of Leonardo Divinci at work by a totally know nothing student artist... thank you for allowing us to enter your world, it was like hearing a Beatles song for the very first time it came over the radio. you just knew there wasn't anything like it in the world. it was more than impressive, but will be a fond memory to recall and enjoy many more times to come my only regret, i failed to summon up in words the wonderful feelings watching this presentation...

[@elcam84]

The best video I have seen in a long time. Just the work being done and not a word spoken. Many in the film industry could learn allot from this and how not every seccond does someone need to be saying something. Thank you.

[@michaelsimpson9779]

That was the loveliest 20 or so minutes I've spent watching something in a long time........ you Sir, are a master craftsmen/artist. A thing of beauty, is a joy forever.

[@toolbox-gua]

This is jewelry! Many years ago I bought an issue of Popular Mechanics magazine, with the striking surprice of a wooden canoe as project. I’m not a handcrafter nor have the shop to even consider making a chair, let alone a useful canoe. But I’ve been always fascinated for thoes gifted handcrafters that put love into their work, making it a pure plasure just to watch them transform objects. Thank you for sharing.

[@carmelpule6954]

Sir, I am not going to talk about your canoe as all that spectacular detail originated from an high level activity in your mind that we cannot see. As I myself come from a family of traditional boat builders in the Mediterranean Sea, at 8:02 I could not help admiring how you moved your hand along that hull and I knew what your fingers felt and about what you were conscious and seen. At 8:05 those nimble fingers, without any sign of clumsiness handled that shaping tool with grace and a feeling for every movement and the sharpness of that blade, I have no doubt that you honed it yourself with all your respect for that edge which you must look after with great care. At 8:20 the diagonal strokes indicate clearly that you are a natural master craftsman, with a sensitive feel at the tip of your fingers which aided by shadows you can avoid the smaller radius of curvatures to give that hull the best maximize and largest curves with its length. At 8:26 while your right hand is working to produce the desired surface curve , your left hand is not exactly idle but those fingers are feeling the hull for all the strokes you generate and they are measuring how kind you are to it. The manner in which the swarf and shavings roll off that very sharp scraper, what remains has no option but to obey your demands as far as finishing is concerned, where you do not even allow the scratches of the grit of sanding, scrapers in the hands of a master craftsman is more than enough. It is such a pity that all that workmanship is hidden between layers of epoxy and fibres which were laid with such gentleness and all such a meticulous manner including the vacuum which ensures lightness with strength. I need not go further, any boat that is supervised or made by these human movements, shown by this man and seen in this video , will definitely be a work of engineering art, to be treasured in one's life. This is what I admired most as the boat itself is circumstantial, and the product could be anything as it will contain the same quality of excellence. Congratulations, Sir, I raise my hat to you.

[@Bowcase]

Carmel Pule' Amen and amen. Truly gifted by God.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

Bowcase or tens of thousands of hours of hard work, practice, and tutelage.... but yeah.... might as well Rob that from him and give all of the credit to space ghost

[@fasteddieskustoms]

well with that kind of comment I gues just saying "beautiful" would say as much. =)

[@carmelpule6954]

Through using one word such as "beautiful" or "nice" one is being too economical and one is only thinking of the product itself, Creating an item of beauty its originator goes through many delicate actions to create beauty and it is not fair for different people as dancers, craftsmen, musicians, singers, furniture makers and shipbuilders and plane makers to call their product " beautiful". It is the the person himself that one should admire and not only the item in question and so one need to comment on the fact that one appreciated a particular action or a set of actions by the craftsman to achieve beauty, Beauty has multiple and diverse components and most of the beauty is in the movement of the craftsman mind which is reflected through the hands and limbs, That is real beauty, the movement and the gentleness and the ability to sharpen tools and move them in such a manner that another beauty is created. So do not be so economical with words when you meet a craftsmen, find words to describe the craftsman himself and though you will never refer to him as " beautiful" you may hint that you admired his movements and his delicate actions in knowing what to do to create a beautiful product. The real beauty is not in the item but in the many components and actions of the craftsman. That is what one should admire and one needs to know what makes beauty in dancing , singing, various arts, building boats , varnishing.......... discussing the creation of what is beautiful is much better than just saying that something is " beautiful " or " nice".

[@user-kc6il3jn9m]

Carmel Puleq

[@trevortrevortsr2]

The skill & creativity in this video is overwhelming

[@keith_hudson]

I am genuinely more than blown away at the craftsmanship involved in this and how labor intensive. Absolutely beautiful!

[@enzorocha2977]

Wish we could've seen this masterpiece gliding through the water after it was built. Incredible attention to detail, a clear passion for fine woodcrafting with a modern twist, and a desire to share that skill and knowledge. Video excellence.

[@nichfallon2648]

I'm not sure how many times I said "wow" during that video. I'm glad there was no dumb voice over. The mans skill did all the talking that video ever needs. I would love to see this little beauty in action.

[@zackjohnson4452]

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[@timherda4715]

This was so satisfying to watch. True admirable craftsmanship. You've set the pinnacle for wooden kayaks.

[@youtubeuniversity3660]

Wow. Thank you. I'm not trying to be a smartass either, but that was spiritual! I'm building a SUP out of foam and fiberglass. I haven't built anything out of wood since junior high. My ultimate goal is to make a strip kayak. I learned more watching you work than the instructional videos I've seen and you didn't say a word. If you lived nearby I would clean your shop and mow your lawn all year if you let me sit in the room and watch. I've got to find a boat builder that needs a shop hand. Thanks again.

[@pugle1]

I have watched this video 20 + times Nick, and I never get tired of it. You are an inspiring man, and because of you, I've decided to try this myself. I never get tired of watching this and I so badly want to be like you.... so relaxed, and so in tune with nature. When I've had a rough day I come here to this video for inspiration. This video alone is such a great place to come and meditate. I think I've commented before, but this is in my favorites / saved videos. I'd love to meet you in person one day. That would be the best day ever in my life! Thank you for this.

[@peterowens290]

This is a tour de force in exquisite workmanship. Very few can ever aspire to such high standards. I wonder if watching this many folk might discount the possibility of building a DIY example?

[@near--zero]

yeah i pretty much did

[@chestergilbert652]

The best 20 minutes spent watching a You Tube video. And not a single word heard either!

[@joec2015]

You are not just a Kayak builder, Nick, you are a wood working god. I am nothing compared to you but there is something spiritual about "becoming one" with a project like this. It put a tear to my eye.

[@handknottipps]

Nik конечно молодец , отличный мастер своего дела, но вы наверняка не наблюдали за работой мастеров изготовляющих музыкальные инструменты из дерева , там нужна точность покруче

[@mowo5112]

I feel so humble now. I watched this in a state of dreaming and smiling. Amazing!

[@bjornhosek9210]

that Sir is true art ! it gave me goosebumps .... i actually was really moved by this .... so beautifull

[@DAAraiz]

That was super satisfying to watch. And I was thinking the kayak might not be very strong with such thin wood, but then you put fiber glass on it...then carbon fiber and then my concern disappeared.

[@myraeden4095]

I was only going to watch a bit of this video, but then got taken back by the amount of craftsmanship going on,that I watched the whole thing.Best thing I did.Beautiful.I hope they send a video of the build to the owner.That would be nice

[@m3pilot86]

That craftsmanship is so stunning, I nearly lost my breath!

[@rikross7000]

This is truly extraordinary work. I hope that with time I will develop the skills, devotion, and patience you have mastered in your craft. Thank you for contributing your talents to the world.

[@areyouavinalaff]

I came here because I thought the boat looked nice in the thumbnail, reminded me of a ww2 German U-boat minus its conning tower lol... very beautiful form. Ended up watching a very relaxing and well put together video of some guy crafting with zen. just brilliant, and I won't bemoan the use of fibres and resins, I enjoyed the surprises of the techniques employed... nice 20 minutes.

[@TexasRattler101]

This is probably the greatest thing I’ve ever watched, an hour after I had finished watching I’m still trying to figure out who’s better the craftsman or the videographer!! Thanks for sharing it was a treat.

[@aleksngm8801]

amazed by the beauty, the craftsmanship, the dedication to make it simply perfect and beautiful. Congratulations

[@ewingh695]

Wow, a masterpiece from a master, beautiful work.

[@ditchgreen6720]

Extraordinary craftsmanship!

[@seancbrophy]

Wow. What a truly remarkable, hand crafted, beautiful thing that is. Just amazing.

[@garybeckman71]

Astounding level of craftsmanship. If only people realized how much skill, talent, and patience it takes to make such floating art.

[@igorkuzmenkin8447]

Hats off to you....It's a work of art,and like any masterpiece, it costs a lot of money...But for true connoisseurs of quality, this is not a problem!:))))))

[@almorris171]

More time, expertise, and patience than money I suspect. Now if you want to pay him to build you one we talking money. LoL

[@Iamkzar]

Amazing, never thought that so much hard work went through making these. Most of time I believe is just automation lol

[@bigdumbtruck]

Goes to the store. Yes I would like all your wood glue please

[@briancollins8237]

17:45 blew my mind!!! Such art in the whole process. Inspirational and beautiful from beginning to end. Thank you for making this film!

[@jujitsu62]

I have to say , honestly ; I have never in my life , seen such craftsmanship . The finished products speak for itself .... absolutely beautiful !!

[@tireballastserviceofflorid7771]

Some nice craftsmanship Nick and the editing is first rate as well. The inlay was amazing.

[@Imoverit2]

Wow, awesome craftmanship, don’t see that very often these days.

[@ronnieahman6958]

Awesome craftsmanship. I´m out of words. This is not a kayak, this is a masters piece of art

[@Coste1072]

Tremendous patience & craftsmanship. Impressive to say the least. I too wanted to see that thing gliding through the water.

[@pete7869]

That is a beautiful kayak!!! Nice art of hands!! Good job man of kayaks!!!👍👌✌😇 i liket a lot!!!!

[@RobertAlexanderRM]

My distant friend, I think you have an insight about what a meaningful life is, 1000 times more than a Jeff Bezos. Making things with your, hands and taking the right time to do it is the path of wise enlightened souls. Would hang one in my living room in the city of Rome for the beauty of looking at it :)

[@VV-cy9gf]

How much do you know about both people to draw this conclusion?

[@RobertAlexanderRM]

@@VV-cy9gf I could also mention literature such as www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5024483/ or general knowledge such as www.craftscouncil.org.uk/articles/4-reasons-craft-is-good-for-your-mental-health/

[@RobertAlexanderRM]

In any case it's my 6 decades of personal experience giving me this opinion. Your mileage might vary and have no interest whatsoever in convincing you.

[@VV-cy9gf]

@@RobertAlexanderRM I highly doubt you have known Jeff in person for any amount of time let alone 60 years. The reason I wrote the comment was because I very often see derogatory comments targeted at successful people. It saddens me. #richlivesmatter #successtakeswork

[@VV-cy9gf]

@@RobertAlexanderRM You didn't post these studies when you first responded. While you have 'no interest whatsoever in convincing you' (sic) , it looks like this topic might be at least important enough for you to take time out of your finite life and warm up google in order to link the studies. I will not contest the benefits of manual labour, I do believe humans will benefit from doing that at this point in time (in millions of years, the human body will have adapted to eating big macs and driving cars with no physical labour). My goal is not to change your mind about having more respect for the successful people, but to convince the passive people reading the comments, who are on the fence on their view of the world. It is beneficial for your life to respect everyone, including the rich. As Mr. Milton Friedman so eloquently put it - if you have more than zero dollars on your bank account, it means you have given the world more than you have taken from it. Understand and internalize this profundity and great things will happen to you. Tegusat päeva!

[@dcvariousvids8082]

A work of craftsmanship, traditional & modern materials and art.

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

That is some of the most technical craftsmanship I've ever seen on a hull of any kind. TY for sharing!

[@williwonka5106]

Wizardry. Thank you for sharing.

[@kentcostello8099]

That's not a kayak that Is a work of art 👍👍👍👍👍😎 I wish I had a wall big enough to hang it on

[@andrewplauger8009]

I work in the handcrafted solid wood furniture industry...this is what I truly want to get into, handcrafted custom masterpieces. A table is simple. However, mastering the technique of building a one of a kind kayak...is magnificent.

[@mikaylaboo1]

Some people have an innate talent for this kind of craftsmanship. Nick, you are one of those people. My hat is off to you. These vessels are exquisite!

[@davidGrainger]

World class boat and video! Honored to have had a very small part in the making of this masterpiece (infusion assistant) One question: what the heck is going on with the frying pan and hotplate at 16:51?

[@placerville1561]

+Dave Grainger I believe he's using the heated sand to slightly darken and 'shade' some of the lighter pieces to give them depth. Look at the point in the video where he's scraping off the tape and you'll see how the lighter wood around the eagles head has dark shadows. Nice touch.

[@floppyvolley4066]

Is this the Kerbal Space Programm music?

[@stratocactus]

Yes it's the music that kicks in when you reach space :-)

[@trevorlee6010]

+Julien Sorosac Oh, that's where I knew it from

[@zackjohnson4452]

Go here now if you want the best boat plans online: HotBoat.info

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

I knew I had heard it somewhere.

[@CurbstoneCorporation]

Not sure what was better, the amazing craftsmanship, the quality of the result, or the cinema-quality video production. O, and the music was great, too. THANK YOU!

[@user-gv8mc7kp6m]

Такие мастера , это гордость их РОДИНЫ ! Очень красивая , достойная работа . Это произведение искусства ❤!

[@juarezoliveira6312]

Trabalho muito bem feito, parabens....

[@journeyistheway]

wow! just wow! Do you teach any class? I'd love to be your student. This deff would help me out in building my future catamaran. Loved it! I'm in awe in how you created this masterpiece! Teach me master.

[@NickSchade]

I'm just back from teaching a class in Maine. For more information about classes visit: www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/kayaking_information/products/workshops_and_classes

[@mikewest712]

I was just telling a buddy the other day about the class in maine. And now i am here

[@G.B.B.]

Un-freakin-believable !!! I couldn't stop watching. It's 1:30am and I am amazed at this! I couldn't even draw a damn canoe, let alone be capable of this! Amazing!

[@paulbutchart5450]

I purchased your first book many years ago but I've never taken the time to build a kayak. Your techniques have changed a lot since that book but the care and craftsmanship is still there. After watching this I have to finally take the time to do it. Thank you for a beautiful design and amazing inspiration.

[@donaldasayers]

When I was a lad at school. our woodwork teacher built one just like that, beautiful wood. Til he painted it blue.

[@BillsBayou]

This hurts my heart.

[@cantstopthefunk22]

So you don't use any nails or staples to hold the strips in place? Just clamps and tape?

[@NickSchade]

Clamps and tape and the occasional dab of hot glue to hold a strip to a form.

[@cantstopthefunk22]

Thanks for the reply Nick. Just a question: how did you get into this field of woodworking? Honestly making a career out of doing things like this and woodworking is a dream of mine. Is it a good profession to go into?

[@NickSchade]

I started while I had a different job, doing it for my own pleasure until I got to the point where I felt it would work. You might want to read this: www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/blog/admin/so_you_want_build_and_sell_boats

[@cantstopthefunk22]

Nick Schade Really appreciate the reply, Nick. I'll definitely check it out!

[@HondoTrailside]

This has become a deal with making these boats and now that it has long been achieved I am not all that impressed with it (NS is a great builder I don't mean that, but beginers build their boats this way too). Gene Jensen the great canoe designer, could turn out a canoe that would win races and go on to be pulled for molds and sold by one of the major canoe companies, in 4 days. That is hand drawing the plans for a new model, lofting full size and making, outfitting and launching and paddling the boat. So yeah these are pretty boats, but there is a whole world of making boats for real uses efficiently up to boats 60 of 100 feet long, using strips and epoxy and that seems little observed in the rush to create small often badly designed boats (not here) that look like a coffee table. And people seem to feel pushed to ever more expensive, heavy, and time consuming to build designs, for what are boats. They need to be well designed, fair, able to hold their shape, light, and durable. So am I am watching the video because I love this boat, and all, but as a builder just throwing out the fact that great boats can be made relatively simply with this system right up to the size of major yachts.

[@billderinbaja3883]

A beautiful, impressive display of craftsmanship and precision. The quality of the video equals the quality of your boatwright skill.

[@-lll-ll-llll-AVE]

Lost my mind at that marquetry segment! Very nice job! I’m a cabinet-making student and I’d love to make such a project once in my life... I’m starting with making my own technical skis next week!

[@damienpercy5245]

How much is one of these masterpieces worth ?

[@mynamesrob]

A lot... www.forbes.com/sites/hunteratkins/2014/11/21/handmade-30000-kayak-for-the-adventurers-wish-list/#121624e75463

[@WV591]

that i some fine craftsmanship much patience needed.but regular wood glue?

[@mynamesrob]

Yes, regular wood glue. The boat is encapsulated in epoxy and fiberglass so the regular wood glue is only a holding technique.

[@WV591]

thank you. I realize that. so no long term effects on those glue joints? Amazing who would have thought that would hold.

[@NickSchade]

Standard wood glue is stronger than the wood itself. Since the whole boat is clad with fiberglass or carbon fiber set in epoxy, the wood never gets wet, so the non-waterproof nature of the glue is not an issue.

[@bitarespect]

Nick, you are extremely generous with your knowledge to have created and posted these videos. They, like your boat building, are art in themselves. It is a joy to see a true obsessive at work!

[@hippietie-dye3892]

Craftsmanship at its finest, such a pleasure to watch.

[@joaomello2249]

The Bob Ross of boats. He starts carving a hole on a perfectly laid surface and I'm all: _Oh no... ruined, what good can come of that? And boom, shinny bald eagle!

[@dhuanabsa774]

Run lessons please. One day all these boat building skills will be lost if not passed on.

[@NickSchade]

I have several classes coming up next year: www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/event_list

[@robertmorris9998]

I was dreaming through the entire video about the sheer joy of making one of these beautiful boats, but when I saw the finished product at the end, sadly, I was forced to accet the reality that I cannot. You are a true craftsman, and I applaud you...

[@slam854]

Beautiful craftsmanship and stunning marquetry. I can appreciate all the work put into that pair of kayaks. Many years ago I built a 19.5 ft 20" beam West Greenland style kayak that was effortless to paddle. The Santa Barbara coastline saw much of me paddling along the shores often with dolphins near sunset. That boat would surf on the swells and put a huge grin from the inside out.

[@itsputtz]

Damn it show them in the water!

[@alvincay100]

+Matthew Murdock They sink like a rock.

[@arjen4120]

+Calvin Smith why would they

[@kmatthewj]

+Calvin Smith No they wouldn't.

[@MarineBis]

it's more a carbon sport supercar than a traditionnal wood job...

[@jasperjack6816]

Nick - absolutely amazing. It's guys like you that make what are country is today. Needless to say I would never have the patients , but I love to canoe and have 5 of them. Cheers to you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielgibbs7134]

This guy is on the far upper end of craftsmanship, hard to believe it only took 20 minutes... A dying breed I'd say

[@kpavery1]

Absolutely beautiful...a work of art.

[@martinkoch4332]

What is the sand being sprinkled on the wood pieces? What's that all about?!?!

[@TB-lt1yt]

Guessing it is a method of burning the wood for color contrast. More precise than using a torch and more subtle than using a wood burning iron. If you look closely at the edges of the inlay at 17:41, you will see the darkened portions.

[@NickSchade]

As Tom said, I am scorching the veneer to darken the tone of the wood.

[@martinkoch4332]

Nick Schade Wow....interesting. Thank you both for the reply.

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

I can't even fathom the level of skill and patience this takes. You take wood and make masterpieces. Absolutely stunning work.

[@KnightDriveTV]

When I saw some vacuum infused carbon action beginning, I knew this guy was takin it to a whole different level. That's a serious piece right there.

[@007Variable]

thats gotta be an expensive kayak!!

[@grahamjohnstone3483]

I truly appreciate that these are very skilled carftsmen but at the end of the day it's a fiberglass/carbon fibre kayak. Nice video though.

[@canofbud101]

A true craftsman at work. Thank you for sharing this film.

[@hookemups6710]

For some reason this came up on my KZbin. I watched it and loved the meticulous detail of each step. Clearly a Rolls Royce of its type.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

so... it's a 1mm thick wooden core kayak with many layers of composite that actually do the work.... the name is misleading.

[@antmallett6065]

+ Yidris It's an incredible build - absolute attention to detail. Probably more like 5 mm wood core. Yes, misleading name, I agree. But look at the result...

[@Prosecute-fauci]

Ant Mallett I agree, it's an exceptional result. im just not keen on someone calling an item "wooden" when the majority of the construction is composite.

[@antmallett6065]

+ Yidris The majority of the workmanship is in wood, the rest is something anyone could do. So perhaps the term wooden is still true? I feel that if this kayak was made 1000 years ago, the wooden shell would be smothered in tar, or an equivalent, inside and out. And perhaps the tar would have sinews laid into it as it dried? Who knows?

[@Prosecute-fauci]

Ant Mallett good points, all of them. and I agree, the majority of the 'workmanship' is in wood. all of the special skills and craftsmanship required is in carpentry and fine wood working techniques. but I still maintain that the majority of the 'construction' is composite, so that takes away from the term 'wooden'. it's the same as if I made an acoustic guitar out of carbon fiber, yet i had wooden bracing inside, and then I insisted on calling it a "wooden" guitar... it's not. after he shaped the wood, and scraped it, then sanded it, the 3/16" thick wooden strips were whisper thin, really all they were was a design. they served no function other than providing a form on which the composite layers could be set. and once the boat was finished, the wood was essentially just a visual design inside of a composite boat.

[@antmallett6065]

+ Yidris I wasn't aware that he started with 3/16, or properly said, about 5 mm. I agree, after planing, spokeshaving and sanding the crap out of the wood, he probably had spots in the 1 to 2 mm range, most of it though, I would think would be 3 mm thick at least. That's 1/8 " for you colonials... You said 'the 3/16" thick wooden strips were whisper thin, really all they were was a design. they served no function other than providing a form on which the composite layers could be set.' I agree with you on that. The fact that the outer layer of glass fibre was put in place first, before any of the formers were removed, shows that the wooden shell has no implicit integrity. And only after the outer FG shell has cured, is there enough rigidity to pull a vacuum as the inner epoxy/CF lining is applied. I think you hit the nail on the head, 'just a visual design inside of a composite boat.' So after all that work, and the attached price tag...

[@Excalibure666]

I was very interested until fiber glass and carbon fiber involved... I thought it was wooden kayak. But wooden core composite one...

[@blairwise3339]

Gökmen Emre Keskin you don't know that much about bare wood and water obviously.

[@Excalibure666]

Yes I don't know about bare wood and water. Its not related what I said. Also there were kayaks before epoxy, glass-carbon fibre materials. I'm not saying anything wrong or insulting. Also I didn't say that its bad work. Don't take your guard. :)

[@blairwise3339]

Gökmen Emre Keskin yes there were kayaks before there was a party. There were also Wheels before there were automobiles. there were also bows and arrows made out of sticks before better technology and people started fires by rubbing sticks before the match was created. What's your point? The man did absolutely phenomenal work and chose to give it a layer of protection. That's what most people do. Including fine artisans. He took a beautiful piece of art and also made it usable. Certainly you don't buy an automobile and never put a coat of wax on it? why do you put a coat of wax on it? I guess my point is why I try to look at something beautiful and come up with something negative comment other than to try make yourself feel important or look intelligent, which in most cases much like yours usually yields the exact opposite result.

[@Excalibure666]

Calm down man. I already mentioned in the fist sentence. I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT KAYAK OR WOOD AND WATER. I'm not trying to say anything. Please dont blame me about that nonsense "feeling important" thing. It maybe industry standard or something like that, I dont really know. I, just as a person who interested handmade stuff, saw that title (which is "Building a Wooden Kayak") I interested, and start watching. So i=I was expected something made out of entirely wood. Because if someone say "wooden door" I imagine a door made out of wood. Of course metal hinges, handles, paint, finishing etc will be involved with this door. but probably 95% will be wood. Or what do you think if I say "stainless steel knife" ? A knife made out of steel. There may be wooden or plastic handle on it. But its not a major part of it. I'm saying again. I dont know anything about kayaking, making kayaks, water-wood relation. I cant even swim. It may be a standard using composite material in kayak making job. But as an ordinary, not educated, non-intelligent, not important youtube watcher, title could be better if something like "Hand made wooden carbon-glass composite kayak" Again, Im not saying its a bad work. I respect any kind of hand made stuff. That's why i watched this video. I dont know why you take too serious my comment. I was not disrespectful to the maker or his work. I just said i lost my interest after epoxy and carbon-glass fiber part. Whats wrong with it still dont know... Seriously i didnt feel anything insulting.

[@schwarzarne]

You are absolutely right, and Blair Wise is very oversensitive. The video should have been titled "Building a partly wooden Kayak".

[@cout112]

By far the best woodwork I have ever seen. Congratulations!!!!!

[@aaronchapman7941]

20 minutes of my life that I will never get back and I'm a better man for it. I can only dream of being an artist like this.

[@countrycraftscustomwoodworking]

Is it just me or did anyone else forget to blink while they watched this? What an incredible job and the final result is absolutely stunning

[@1973CorvetteDiary]

I guess it won't get any better than this! Your dedication for details and quality is very impressive!

[@dejayrezme8617]

This is a masterpiece. Amazing to see this in the making. Thanks for the video!

[@RomanovDK]

Wow! Just plain old wow!!! A true master craftsman.

[@beyondthis7]

Blew me away... What an undertaking, and so beautifully done, so obviously not the first time. No doubt an enormous amount of pride and joy when unveiling this to a person finished as your work is examined and found to be excellent, and worthy. It was enormously therapeutic to simply watch as the project was unfolded within a short time, with its steps of creation, its attention to detail, and its enduring display of craftsmanship. Being a musician, no work I do stands by itself, but it is presented and forgotten, or copied and altered, until presented again. This work will stand for a lifetime, or maybe a few lifetimes, without any necessity to be anything else to be lovingly appreciated. ... hats off to you and your craft.

[@Tikkarifle]

That level of feel for the material and the tools is incredible. makes me feel very inadequate but, I still loved it. thank you so much. Frank

[@charlieveihmeyer7207]

I have serious issues standing still, paying attention to anything for any amount of time, but this video transfixed me to point of laying down without moving for 19 minutes, which other than sleeping, is a record for me.

[@M3rVsT4H]

The level of craftsmanship that went into this creation truly exceeded my expectation. I was already impressed before you applied the marquetry, but that really tipped it over the edge. The beauty of natural timber married with the functionality of modern composite materials make for a craft that is not only a pleasure to behold, but no doubt a delight in its purpose. Thanks for sharing.