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Re: Fillet
By:Roy Morford
Date: 7/30/2001, 4:40 pm
In Response To: Fillet (alex)

: I am building a stitch and glue kayak for the first time. I do not
: understand the how to make or use a fillet. As a begginer any simple
: advice will help. Espesualy good places to buy supplies. Thanks

I suggest you visit Ross Leidy's site and look at his pictures of a s&g kayak. In particular note how thin his fillets are. Most people make them far too thick and add unnecessary weight and expense. Good luck.

Messages In This Thread

Fillet
alex -- 7/30/2001, 3:14 pm
Tha'ts Fillet -- As in: FILL IT :)
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/31/2001, 3:18 am
Re: Tha'ts Fillet -- As in: FILL IT :) *NM*
Tom G. -- 7/31/2001, 12:11 pm
Re: Fillet
addison -- 7/30/2001, 5:21 pm
Re: Fillet
Roy Morford -- 7/30/2001, 4:40 pm
Re: Fillet
Jim -- 7/30/2001, 3:24 pm