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I hope this qualifies as a wood working project. It's an electric RC boat that I built for my 8 year old grandson a while ago. It's plywood over Styrofoam and fiber glassed. I used a razor knife to cut most of the wood. If you have 5 minutes you can see more of the build on YouTube. It took me...

This is my kayak that I built. It is mostly cedar with some black walnut accents in the darkest areas. The design pattern was mine but the form is by Red Fish. Sorry I did not provide more information for everyone. I did not think it would get such a big reaction. I will try to dig out some...

Hi guys, I thought you might like to see this. Back in the 80s I had a dream to build a boat and sail off into the wild blue. The 75 foot dream inspired by the Adventures in Paradise TV series (who remembers that show?) gradually shrank to a 28 footer but she lived up to my dreams. I was...

My granddaughter received an 'American Beauty' doll as a gift some time back and sent out a request for a boat for her doll. This is the result. The American Beauty doll company has an aggressive and extensive merchandising approach, selling all sorts of add-ons, clothing (matching, for doll...

This is a pirate ship bed that was custom made for an Interior Designer. Their client for this bed is a PGA golfer. It is a full size and I built another one similar to this one back in 2007. This one the designer made some modifications. We added a mast with crows nest, steering wheel...

I built this boat for some customers that were huge fans of the TV show "Dawson Creek." They were devastated when the show ended, and trolled eBay to purchase memorabilia. One of the things that they bought was the original little boat from the TV show, one of the photos is shown above. They...

Hi there. I would like to introduce you to a wooden boat made for children. The work was also exciting because my two little girls also helped me. They love water and boats. We have built two ships, which are exactly the same, but we only use one at the moment. Some information about the size...

This is a folding boarding ladder I made to mount on the stern of our 26' sailboat. It has hooks at the top so it can be detached and stowed aboard when the sailboat is on her mooring. The hardware is from a kit I found online. The wood is mahogany with three coats of Helmsman spar urethane...

With our summer vacation plans scuttled we decided we needed a big project or two. So we ordered two Chesapeake 17LT kits from CLCBoats. The first one is for my youngest son to grow into and he has helped almost every step of way, including getting epoxy in his hair, which we cut out and will...

In 2018 I built this 17' Northeaster Dory from a kit from CLC boats. (A kayak post from NY Rocking Chairs reminded me) It used stitch and glue construction which means wire stiches to hold the parts and then epoxy to hold it all together. Lots of detail and hand work on seats, mast, inwales and...

When I delivered the first Opti my SIL wanted to build a second I brought the strongback with me when I brought the boat over 4 weeks in the summer we built another Opti. He wanted it finished bright So I left and over the winter he finished it. I built this Opti from 1/4" exterior plywood...

Here is my latest project - A scale model of the famous Canadian schooner Bluenose. Its the same ship as on a Canadian 10 cent coin. Made to scale with no plans or help, just a lot of google to find sizes etc. Made almost totally from scrap wood and other things around the house. The hull is...

Small Boattery Fun Most grandfathers by definition have grandkids who love toys. It's easy and to buy cheap plastic junk for them, which they seem to enjoy as much as anything else - as long as it lasts. Which isn't generally very long. The days are gone now where a child received just a...

Last spring my daughter, SIL and friends formed the Coeur d'Alene Youth Sailing Association (non profit to teach kids to sail on Lake Coeur d'Alene). They encourage the parents to provide an Optimist but the only requirement it a life jacket and a parent or responsible adult be present when...

When you have raised your kids while cruising on a sailboat it is no wonder that when they are able, they will want boats of their own. My daughter who literally learned to walk by holding onto the sides of the cockpit on one of my boats has now acquired her passage maker. As in any house you...

My wife and I enjoy sailing our boat on the Chesapeake Bay. The onboard galley is always a little "cramped." We really needed some additional counter space. I made a mock-up in foamboard of this cutting board that is designed to cover one side of the two basin sink. I then made a sample from...

Bookcase / storage unit I built for my new grandson's room. The date on the pictures is incorrect. I completed it about a year ago. Neglected to change the date after I changed the battery.

Finally decided to make something for myself.

Strip built cedar and ash canoe. 16ft Chestnut Special.

Built out of ply wood, masonite, some old paint cans and a pvc railing. I built this puppet stage for my church. Puppets come out of the port holes and the front deck. The ship is on wheels and can be moved to other rooms.