Scubascapie’s Kayak project, :: wood carvings, Native American Flutes and other stuff.
The sled is made from a bunch of different woods that I had around. Mostly walnut and maple. The skis are made from mahogany and pine on the inside and the out side is Douglas fur that I re sawed on the band saw to about a 1/8†from a 4×4 post. I bent them over a hot pipe like guitar builders do for guitar bodies. Than clamped every thing in a jig the shape of the skis. On the bottom of the skis I put on a strip of polished aluminum. The seat is made from pine and mahogany. The only part of the sled I used fiberglass is inside the seat for strength. The seat is a howled shell basically. I glassed the inside so it would be hidden. The finish I used an epoxy and varnish.
Cool but not too useful here in Texas.
Craftsman 21754 CompuCarve Compact Woodworking Machine, Computer-Controlled at Sears.com
Compact, computer-controlled, 3-dimensional woodworking machine with an easy-to-use interface. It allows a novice to make a complete project without a shop full of tools.The unique configuration allows it to perform many other woodworking functions, including ripping, cross cutting, mitering, contouring, jointing and routing. The CompuCarve can work in most soft materials, including wood, plastics (polycarbonate or cast acrylic) and certain types of high density foam. Set includes CompuCarve machine, (1) 1/16 in. carbide carving bit, (1) 1/8 in. carbide cutting bit, CarveWright Memory Card, starter software package, (2) 1/4 in. bit adaptors, vacuum bag adaptor, bit removal tool, hex wrench, owner’s manual and Quick Start Guide.
CNC at home! This looks like it’d be a lot of fun.