Model A Ford garage

[bolensboneyard]

Great news Bobby! We'll still pray for completely clear report.

I suggest you make Ginny some new outfits on your sewing machine. Learn on thin cloth then you can get to the upholstery. My dad used to sew for my mom. She loved it. He said it was pretty easy to buy a pattern and follow it. All I ever made was a 6 ft by 10 ft Stars and Bars.

Andy I'm thinking leather with lacing up the sides. You think I should mention it or just surprise her?

 

[Bob Heine]

Andy I'm thinking leather with lacing up the sides. You think I should mention it or just surprise her?

Bobby, unlike Andy, all I made was a winter cover for our wooden boat.

If you plan to spring that leather thing with lacing up the sides, best to do it at the hospital or doctor's office -- save you a trip.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, unlike Andy, all I made was a winter cover for our wooden boat.

If you plan to spring that leather thing with lacing up the sides, best to do it at the hospital or doctor's office -- save you a trip.

All! Cards and flowers should be sent to St. Francis C/O emergency room/x-ray dept.

 

[bolensboneyard]

I was bringing this into the shop and swung it gently into a support post; didn't even knock it out of line. It is close to finished structurally. Needs cabin floor and deck and combing which I will have to set up to steam and cross bracing all the way down. All will be done after staining to get the desired effect of one hundred years of age.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Very clever. You start on a crude effort to build a kayak frame then go out and buy a professionally built one. You're not fooling anyone.

Leather and lacing is good, but she'll want a whip...

 

[Bob Heine]

Bobby, your kayak is a work of art!. Glad you aren't going to cover all that beautiful framing.

In Bar Harbor, Maine I'm known as Duct tape Bob. My brother-in-law has been kayaking for decades but never offered to let me take one out on the water. He was concerned I would do the NASCAR thing and just make left turns. After he bought and assembled a kit for a two-person kayak and named it Big Bird, I suggested it would be a good vehicle to test my kayaking abilities.

I duct-taped a paddle to my forearm and got in the kayak. Now he's afraid I can't get out of the kayak with a paddle strapped on and he'll have to cut up Big Bird. After I proved it could be done, we went out on the water with his kayaking club. When we arrived at the destination well ahead of the others, it was another "how'd you do that" discussion. Main issue was "did you tape it on by yourself?" That long ago sign flashed to mind: "Institute for the Crippled and Disabled" where I got my degree.

This is "Duct tape Bob meets Big Bird," the basis for a kayaking article published in the local paper and a national magazine. Finally got my 15-seconds of fame.

 

[1/2 Cup]

I was bringing this into the shop and swung it gently into a support post; didn't even knock it out of line. It is close to finished structurally. Needs cabin floor and deck and combing which I will have to set up to steam and cross bracing all the way down. All will be done after staining to get the desired effect of one hundred years of age.

Bobby well done, the kayak is looking a treat

 

[bolensboneyard]

Very clever. You start on a crude effort to build a kayak frame then go out and buy a professionally built one. You're not fooling anyone.

Leather and lacing is good, but she'll want a whip...

I guess I will have to set out to trap a mink or two and sew one up right side out?? Or maybe I'll just scrap the idea altogether? Please don't tell anyone about my ruse!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, your kayak is a work of art!. Glad you aren't going to cover all that beautiful framing.

In Bar Harbor, Maine I'm known as Duct tape Bob. My brother-in-law has been kayaking for decades but never offered to let me take one out on the water. He was concerned I would do the NASCAR thing and just make left turns. After he bought and assembled a kit for a two-person kayak and named it Big Bird, I suggested it would be a good vehicle to test my kayaking abilities.

I duct-taped a paddle to my forearm and got in the kayak. Now he's afraid I can't get out of the kayak with a paddle strapped on and he'll have to cut up Big Bird. After I proved it could be done, we went out on the water with his kayaking club. When we arrived at the destination well ahead of the others, it was another "how'd you do that" discussion. Main issue was "did you tape it on by yourself?" That long ago sign flashed to mind: "Institute for the Crippled and Disabled" where I got my degree.

This is "Duct tape Bob meets Big Bird," the basis for a kayaking article published in the local paper and a national magazine. Finally got my 15-seconds of fame.

Bob. As Steve would say Well Done! It always amazes me how many otherwise inquisitive spirits have no concept of the power of the human spirit's ability to overcome anything!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby well done, the kayak is looking a treat

Thanks Steve. I spent 8 hrs. yesterday staining what you see so far to "age" it to period. I have X bracing to make and install so I will have no access once that is done. Combing and cabin still to come and that will involve steam.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: you're doing great on the Kyak. Well done sir!!

it also looks like Bob is daring you to tie your hand behind your back and challenge him to a one arm race too. OMG that Bob (Duct Tape BOB) is amazing isn't he.

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: you're doing great on the Kyak. Well done sir!!

it also looks like Bob is daring you to tie your hand behind your back and challenge him to a one arm race too. OMG that Bob (Duct Tape BOB) is amazing isn't he.

I'm afraid I would fare no better than I ever have in a three legged race! A challenge involving just the use of duct tape, however, I may have a chance ! Bob and I have traveled many of the same roads. I respect the power of his spirit too much to do anything more than stand back and admire it. I would be more likely to strive to emulate it than ever challenge it; but then again, that is the essence of what it's all about; isn't it!

 

[bolensboneyard]

After a visit to Ginny's doctor yesterday we are happy to report no other problem tissue, or worse, was found during the operation and she is healing nicely. She is scheduled for a 6 month mammogram for the first year as a matter of standard procedure and precaution; after which we expect regular yearly visits will resume. Thanks to all for your loyal support and prayers. We are proud to call so many people who we may never be fortunate enough to meet our family. God Bless you all, drop in anytime! Bobby and GInny

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby, that is awesome news..

 

[oldironfarmer]

Great news Bobby!!

But please include me in that family you may never meet

 

[Bob Heine]

Wonderful news Bobby. I hope Ginny's stress level has dropped a bit.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: GREAT NEWS Bobby and Ginny!!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday. Plenty of rain here but we needed it.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Cross bracing is finished in the bow section. Still have to do the stern and age it a bit. I am trying to decide if I want to spray it with clear shellac. I also have the floor of the cabin finished. Still working on the combing and have decided to use a coffin type break for the bow. The red oak I have is less than ten percent moisture and will not steam bend. I do not want to invest in more time to find the right content and have some other thoughts in mind for the finish that will be nice.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Should be finished this weekend.

 

[oldironfarmer]

I did not know low moisture content would affect steam bending. Hmmm.

 

[bolensboneyard]

I did not know low moisture content would affect steam bending. Hmmm.

Once wood has reached a point below 10 percent it will not retain its steamed shape if you get it that far. Has to do with the lignin drying up to a point. I do not have a moisture meter (yet) so I tried it with the red oak I have been drying for several years, even in boiling water it will start to bend slightly then crack like it was bone dry when it gets about the shape of a banana. 1/4 thickness four inches wide. I even tried cutting a kerf 1/8 inch deep on the back. I bent no further.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Note in the first picture the lacing for extra reinforcement of the corner is waxed string military grade double hole. wear marks scuffed in to add patina. Built entirely with tools from the early twentieth century (90% hand tools) I do not clock screws but I am picky.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Finish of Spar Varnish applied to the areas above the water line will be applied this morning and the kayak will be considered completed with the exception of hanging. I intend to hang it from the ceiling of my porch/sunroom from brackets I make in the blacksmith shop or rope. Whichever looks and works best.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Man that thing looks old!!!

Great job!

(I believe you, but I'm still going to have to check you out on steam bending dry wood)

 

[Bob Heine]

Bobby, that looks awesome and will be perfect hanging in the porch/sunroom.

I assume all is well with Ginny.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby heck you kayak is just awesome.

 

[don long]

Bobby
That kayak is another fantastic project.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Man that thing looks old!!!

Great job!

(I believe you, but I'm still going to have to check you out on steam bending dry wood)

Thanks Andy. I will have pictures in the AM of the final varnish. I did two coats above water line and one on the rest of the boat. I did not steel wool as it will hang from the ceiling and I want it to look a little ruff.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, that looks awesome and will be perfect hanging in the porch/sunroom.

I assume all is well with Ginny.

Ginny is good to go until the next checkup. I'm glad you like the kayak Bob I respect your input.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby
That kayak is another fantastic project.

Don and Steve I think I can speak for the GJ crew when I say I would have to do it over if y'all didn't weigh in with a positive comment! Thanks Bobby

 

[bolensboneyard]

Notice the corner wrap. I took a piece of leather belting and wrapped it with waxed thread to make this.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thanks Steve. Here are some nicer pictures taken on the lawn just before I got her, with great difficulty, onto my porch. Setting my sore back, which had just started to feel normal, back a week, I got her mounted in the corner between the wall and ceiling. Then I promptly fell asleep on my ice pack! I will post pictures tomorrow of the build as mounted using only rope on a homemade hanger (not visible.) Please note; If the hanger assy. fails pictures will not be forthcoming; only tears!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Bobby take care..

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby take care..

I will Steve. Thanks! Last picture if the kayak as hung. Sure nice to look at it on the rare occasion I nap in the afternoon. But now I have to finish off the porch? Most difficult part will be finding a place for my DeWalt table saw; no room in the wood shop.

 

[ScooterCO]

Wall art... I like it!
Great job.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Wall art... I like it!
Great job.

Thanks! I just couldn't cover up the work. Glad you stopped by Scooter!

 

[bolensboneyard]

New home for my swage block to make it easier to use and turn.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Nice!

I wish I'd known your swage block was for sale when I was there. It would be here.