HOW WE BUILT A WOODEN CANOE, KAYAK, AND BOAT

HOW WE BUILT A WOODEN CANOE, KAYAK, AND BOAT

Step 1: At Old Modern Handicrafts, we believe that great products are made from great materials. Thus, before building any model ship, we will start with selecting the right materials for each model with the purpose of building a long-lasting model ship. Fine lumbers are seasoned and kiln-dried to the appropriate humidity level under 10% before they are used to ensure the products meet the highest standard of quality. We acquired the best materials from around the globe including clear-grade western red cedar from Canada, exotic woods from South America and Asia, U.S. - made Gorilla glue, US Hexcel Fiberglass, and other top-of-the-line materials. The Western red cedar is not only beautiful but also free of cracking or warping. Step 2: To get a beautiful wooden handicraft canoe, kayak, and boat with high precision in proportions. Our master craftsman spent a lot of time researching, sketching drawings, then measuring and manufacturing. Step 3: In order to produce a proper scale of the wooden canoe, kayak, and boats, we need to build the keel, bulkheads first. This is a very important step to get the wooden canoe, kayak, and boats into good shape. Our wooden canoe, kayak, and boats are built to scale and accurately represent the plan, with a key focus on the keel as a crucial component. Step 4: To ensure strength and rigidity with a key focus on the keel as a crucial component, we use the Double-Plank-on-Bulkhead method to construct the hull. Our unique double-plank-frame method not only enhances the strength of our wooden canoe, kayak, and boats but also increases their overall durability. This ensures that our model ships remain in excellent condition throughout their journey to your customers, providing added value and satisfaction from customers. Step 5: The wooden canoe, kayak, and boats are glued and allowed to dry at room temperature, the hull of the wooden canoe, kayak, and boats will be sanded repeatedly so that the surface is as smooth and shiny before we process the fiberglass covering. Which ensures strength and durability.
Step 6: Whether a simple version or a luxury and complex version. We take great care to fit the details and floors and seats, down to the smallest detail to add beauty to the wooden canoe, kayak, and boats. Our expert craftsmanship guarantees a sturdy foundation for intricate design elements, ensuring our products stand out. Step 7: Depending on each customer's requirement, we will paint the beautiful ships a unique color before layer glossy or simply spray on a layer of glossy paint to protect the surface and keep the beautiful color of the wood for a long time. Step 8: Quality inspection, testing, and completion. The complete hull is essential for adding unique and eye-catching details to our wooden canoe, kayak, and boats will be under a final quality control process is conducted to ensure our wooden canoe, kayak, and boats are of high quality, detailed, well-built, and attractive. Step 9: All of our wooden canoes, kayak, and boats are 100% hand built from scratch using the “plank on frame” construction method and fully assembled and ready to ship. Therefore, the products will be packed in a sturdy wood crate and then in a nice carton box with cushion for maximum protection. We also perform a drop test to make sure the package is safe in shipping.

 

 

 

 

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