Hollow Wood Strip Kiteboard

jsj · Since 11 Sep 2006 83 Posts Hood River

John-

At I guess, I'd say you aren't steam bending, but I don't see staples to the strongback either. What's pulling the rocker into the strips; is the the case that gluing and clamping is sufficient to set the shape? The crosswise lines don't really seem structural but they are certainly intriguing.

I'm also a looking forward to seeing your rails... I know on my canoe I had the inner stems set and beveled before I stripped it... then added the outer stems. Are you maybe considering some sort of post-stripping spline operation or are you planning a complete wrap around on the rails?

Finally, 1/4" strips"?

Looking truly, truly excellent. Enjoy!

John

groundclown · Since 12 May 2007 135 Posts Hood River Stoked

JB-
u r awesome. How long will this project take? I'm sure I'll see you ripping with it when I come home in July. Miss hangin' with ya.

Kitesail · Since 23 Jun 2006 108 Posts The Gorge Stoked

jsj -
No steam bending yet; I have used a heat gun before to loosen up the fibers for certain curves, but so far so good.

I use a glue-gun to temp. tack the strips onto the ribs, (I'll take a pic of it)
The wires are to clamp the strips together; I was hoping the pictures would show that.
I've started the rails, first strips at a 15% bevel, and yeah narrow 3/8"

Should have some more pic's in a few days.

thanks,
John

groundclown · Since 12 May 2007 135 Posts Hood River Stoked

would love to stop by.

Nic · Since 21 Jul 2008 109 Posts Bend, Oregon Stoked

Hey Kitesail what are you using to get a good seal?

Kitesail · Since 23 Jun 2006 108 Posts The Gorge Stoked

nhall -
Not sure what your are reffering to "a good seal"; I'm using Titebond II wood glue and will be using Epoxy for the seal coat before glassing.

More pic's; the rails are started and I will be running the deck at the same time.
Wish I had a soild day to put in, it's just been an hour here and there.

enjoy Wink

Kitesail · Since 23 Jun 2006 108 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Well........got my solid day in, she's built. Smile

Sanding and final shaping is next.

Ready for finish work now....
Quad fin layout and toe-in are in the works.

rePete · Since 18 Dec 2007 215 Posts Mosier, Oregon Stoked

Very nice John! I'm glad you used your "day" efficiently, we didn't miss much at Stevenson yesterday, but it's time to drag your butt back out on the water! Looking forward to seeing the project soon...Pete

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

Nice work, kitesail! Very impressive. Curious though, did you end up using a liquid foam anywhere in the board like you had menioned you might do earlier?

Nak · Fri Feb 20, 09 10:15 am

Thanks for all of the pics John! Very, Very nice work. Thumb's Up

Can't wait to hear how she rides!

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

GORGEOUS!
Pun intended Laughing

Kitesail · Since 23 Jun 2006 108 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Twinfin -
Yeah she's a beauty! I think my wife is jealous (she hasn't seen me lately) Laughing

Nak -
Can't wait Exclamation

Hope to see ya sometime soon. (you can take a spin on it)

jbruxer -
No foam yet; I wanted to see what she weighs hollow first. It's 4.5lbs as is, and I can stand anywhere and it feels soild. (I'm pretty stoked) I will be injecting foam when I route out the plugs for the boxes.

rePete -
Oh good; I didn't even check the wind; didn't want to know what I'd be missing Wink

Some finish sanded pic's.
John

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1734 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

john,
very nice work!
thanks for the "step by step" visual experience.
It's like looking over your shoulders watching you make it.
I look forward to seeing it in action.
you are a craftsman indeed.

Hansen Design · Since 03 Oct 2006 2 Posts New Member

Looking good JB!
Time to hook it up with a cool kite.
Let me know when you are ready...
- Bill

tonyb · Sat Feb 21, 09 3:57 am

Beautiful work John! Thanks for taking the time to get the pics and share it with us.

Curious as to how the fin boxes will work as I'm not catching any extra re-enforcement in the tail. Will they be secured through the top deck or just glassed in from the bottom?

Can't wait to see the finished product!

Tony

bwd · Since 04 Aug 2007 385 Posts Obsessed

That looks really cool.
I once injected some foam, just a teeny little bit of foam....
For me it was a gamble, I didn't test the expansion or have enough vent holes,
snap, crackle POP! Needed a router and a new deck to finish the build....
You seem like a more experienced craftsman, but beware the foam nonetheless.
I'm still a little shy of it, having learned the hard way to test the expansion carefully.
Your board will be a beauty.

Kitesail · Since 23 Jun 2006 108 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Stringy –
Your welcome…..I must say that’s one of the cool features of the web “sharing” like you do with your awesome photography. Cool

Bill –
Thank you; that means a lot coming from a person so well versed in your own craft, I’ll certainly take you up on the offer! Laughing

Tonyb –
Looks like you had a great time in Ventana, keep up the family stoke!
Should have some pic’s soon of the re-enforcement once I route out the boxes.

Bwd –
Thanks for the tips!
Were you injecting liquid foam into an epoxy board with pre-existing foam, did it have a wood deck? Confused

I am going to take caution by putting a prep coat of epoxy on before routing the boxes and plugs. This should bond the whole surface really well. (Will do a test though)

Materials are ordered:

Item Number Quantity
C06-1229 6.00
C06-1229 STYLE 1521X27'' 3.7OZ WARP
G04-0345 1.00
G04-0345 3 QUART KIT #1, SYSTEM THREE
R13-1461 2.00
R13-1461 1/2IN. TAIL BOX, WHITE (F1W)
R13-1492 2.00
R13-1492 3/4IN. SIDE BOX, WHITE (F2W)
R13-4150 1.00
R13-4150 VECTOR II QUADS W/ 1/2" REAR TANGS