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Re: Tools: Where to start
By:Dave Gentry
Date: 7/3/2010, 12:47 pm
In Response To: Tools: Where to start (Dani Craig)

: Alright so I have no experience in building anything. But.. I would
: love to try to build my own kayak. Where do I start? And what
: style would be the most simple for a beginner? I may be in way
: over my head but i need a project to keep me busy and this
: sounds like the perfect thing for me. Any help would be
: fantastic.

: Thanks to all that respond!
: Peace and love,
: Dani
I second the Tom Yost kayaks as the easiest and fastest way to get started, and Doug's minimalist tool list, as well.

Check out Tom's website, here: www.yostwerks.com

Plan to build one of his boats with a non-folding wooden frame - your quickest, easiest and cheapest option . . . all of Tom's aluminum framed folding designs can be built of wood, also. I recommend Tom's Sea Rider, Sea Tour or Rolldarka designs, depending on your usage requirements.
"Last page," and "next page" are the keys to navigating his site . . . .

Good luck!

Messages In This Thread

Tools: Where to start
Dani Craig -- 7/3/2010, 11:22 am
Re: Tools: Where to start
Terry Haines -- 7/6/2010, 11:03 am
Re: Tools: Where to start
Terry Haines -- 7/6/2010, 11:05 am
Where to start? where are you now?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/5/2010, 1:56 pm
Re: Tools: Start with a library card
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/5/2010, 1:29 pm
Re: Tools: Where to start *PIC*
Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 7/4/2010, 7:28 am
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Etienne Muller -- 7/4/2010, 2:05 pm
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Wesley Ewell -- 7/4/2010, 9:42 am
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Bill Hamm -- 7/4/2010, 12:13 am
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Wesley Ewell -- 7/3/2010, 12:51 pm
Re: Tools: Where to start
Kurt Maurer -- 7/3/2010, 5:39 pm
Re: Tools: Where to start
Dave Gentry -- 7/3/2010, 12:47 pm
Re: Tools: Where to start
Doug S -- 7/3/2010, 12:17 pm