Course introduction:
How to Register, How to pay:
To sign up for a class send me an email in the following format:
Jane Doe
April 1-7 class
janedoe@gmail.com
234-567-8910
160 lbs
height 5'7"
waist 33"
inseam 32" (pants inseam)
foot size 9
I would like to build an F1
Below that feel free to ask any questions, add comments, and let me know if you'd like to order a snap dragon sprayskirt. (backbands and footbraces are standard on the F1, LPB, and F2)
Also let me know if you are interested in coming a day early to help me prep for the class.
ONCE I CONFIRM your place in the class send a deposit of 50% the cost of the class.
Checks payable to:
Brian Schulz
3020 SW Illinois Ave.
Portland OR, 97239
For the obvious reasons I also take cash payment and if you would like to pay the remainder in cash.
Tools you'll need:
Ear and eye protection
Fine tooth dozuki style japanese saw
Tape measure
Combination square
2 irwin quick grip 6" mini bar clamps
1" chisel
ordinary hammer
Stanley low angle contractor grade block plane or better, anything cheaper won't work
2 cam straps (like you tie down kayaks on a car with)
Cordless drill with 1/4, 3/16, and 1/8 drill bits
How the class works:
The class starts at 8am every morning and usually finishes by 5pm. We take a half hour for lunch, don't forget to bring snacks and lunch!
Prep Days: Students who are interested in the entire building process are welcome to come a day or two early and help prep for the class, where we cut and mortise the gunwales and laminate the deck beams. Appreciated, but not mandatory. Make sure to let me know if you want to come early!
Day 1) Spread the gunwales and build the deck beams
Day 2) Bend in the ribs and tie on the stems and stringers
Day 3) Add the deck stringers, sand and oil the frames
Day 4) Sew the skin on the boat and add dye colors
Day 5) Rough shape the paddles and apply coating to boats
Day 6) Finish shaping the paddles and add seats, backbands, rub strips, footbraces, and deck lines
Day 7) Go paddling! (usually done by noon)
To sign up for a class send me an email in the following format:
Jane Doe
April 1-7 class
janedoe@gmail.com
234-567-8910
160 lbs
height 5'7"
waist 33"
inseam 32" (pants inseam)
foot size 9
I would like to build an F1
Below that feel free to ask any questions, add comments, and let me know if you'd like to order a snap dragon sprayskirt. (backbands and footbraces are standard on the F1, LPB, and F2)
Also let me know if you are interested in coming a day early to help me prep for the class.
ONCE I CONFIRM your place in the class send a deposit of 50% the cost of the class.
Checks payable to:
Brian Schulz
3020 SW Illinois Ave.
Portland OR, 97239
For the obvious reasons I also take cash payment and if you would like to pay the remainder in cash.
Tools you'll need:
Ear and eye protection
Fine tooth dozuki style japanese saw
Tape measure
Combination square
2 irwin quick grip 6" mini bar clamps
1" chisel
ordinary hammer
Stanley low angle contractor grade block plane or better, anything cheaper won't work
2 cam straps (like you tie down kayaks on a car with)
Cordless drill with 1/4, 3/16, and 1/8 drill bits
How the class works:
The class starts at 8am every morning and usually finishes by 5pm. We take a half hour for lunch, don't forget to bring snacks and lunch!
Prep Days: Students who are interested in the entire building process are welcome to come a day or two early and help prep for the class, where we cut and mortise the gunwales and laminate the deck beams. Appreciated, but not mandatory. Make sure to let me know if you want to come early!
Day 1) Spread the gunwales and build the deck beams
Day 2) Bend in the ribs and tie on the stems and stringers
Day 3) Add the deck stringers, sand and oil the frames
Day 4) Sew the skin on the boat and add dye colors
Day 5) Rough shape the paddles and apply coating to boats
Day 6) Finish shaping the paddles and add seats, backbands, rub strips, footbraces, and deck lines
Day 7) Go paddling! (usually done by noon)
