Dead-end

Well, my goal to have the kayak done by the end of the summer has come and gone.  I ended up rebuilding the entire bow section, as a combination of little (1/16") errors added up to a significant error (3/8") that I just couldn't live with.  After ignoring the project for a few weeks, I rebuild the bow and was happy with the results.

I now have the forms and stems perfectly aligned and all of my clamps and jigs ready.  Next, I cut up all of the boards.  Even after proofing the first dozen in the run, I somehow ended up with planks that were 1/32" too thin.  I know it doesn't sound like much, but that leaves the faintest feather edge on the cove that just doesn't glue well.  An entire run is now kindling.  Fortunately, I didn't have to buy the wood.  Unfortunately, my free pile just got that much smaller.

My new goal is to get the planks cut and sorted before the rains start.  If you're reading this, please encourage me a little!