Bench Drawing

This is the drawing I created to build the benches. Helped tremendously in visualizing how the pieces fit together. I love this stuff!

Small Bench Done!

Finished the small bench this morning. Complete with casters. Still need to add casters to the big bench. These babies are going to be the perfect platform to build a kayak on!

Workbench Finished!

The 8' workbench is complete, even has an installed power strip. Now I can build the 4' bench using the big one rather than crawling on the cement floor.
Wife: "What are you gonna ever use that bench for...?"
Husband: "Build more benches!"

Bench Parts Cut

Ready for Assembly. I am using Simpson pre-fab metal tie connectors. Super strong.

Bench First... Then Boat

If you're gonna build a kayak you gotta have a solid workbench to build it on. Here are my raw materials. By tomorrow I will have an 8' bench and a separate 4' bench. Beauty is once the boat is done, these babies will remain in my man cave!

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The Goal...

This is a picture of the finished product.  We are building a Wood Duck 12 from Chesapeake Light Craft.  They are a wooden boat company located in Annapolis, MD.  We also considered a Pygmy boat, which our friend built, but maybe for the next one. We got to paddle the real deal up in Madison, WI a few months ago when the CLC guys were on their road trip out to California and Seattle.  These kayaks absolutely rock.  They track straight, are super stable, and are fantastic for those new to kayaking like us.

The First Step is the Toughest...

From the first time I laid eyes on a hand built wood kayak I was in love.  The beautiful woodwork, outstanding craftsmanship, and end result had me.  Having just gotten our first kayaks, my wife and I were smitten with our new adventure.  Building our own kayaks was taking things to a whole new level. After months of research and finally getting to paddle one of these we made the decision, it was time to build our own.  We saved our pennies for a while and finally placed the order.  Can't wait until the kit arrives! BTW... I have the MOST supportive wife on the face of the planet.