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April 17th, 2010

Canoe and Kayak Building the Light and Easy Way: How to Build Tough, Super-Safe Boats in Kevlar, Carbon, or Fiberglass

Product DescriptionThe first quick-and-easy composite construction method for canoes and kayaks This book is certain to appeal to any paddler with a DIY bent. Master craftsman Sam Rizzetta presents three attractive innovations: a new building method that makes Kevlar and carbon-fiber boats cheap and feasible for home builders; an ergonomically designed canoe that makes paddling easier and more comfortable; and a foam-flotation installation method that makes canoes and ka. . . More >>

Canoe and Kayak Building the Light and Easy Way: How to Build Tough, Super-Safe Boats in Kevlar, Carbon, or Fiberglass

March 27th, 2010

Fiberglass Body Build part 1


Step-by-step instructions on building a fiberglass car body.

December 6th, 2009

Build a Plastic Injection Molding Attachment for a Drill Press

Product Description
For the most part, plastic injection molding today is done with complex automated machinery turning out many thousands of items per day. But what if you are an experimenter, inventor or hobbyist and you just want a few parts made? We have attempted to answer that question for you by providing these plans for a small hobby size injection molding machine capable of molding slightly more than 1/2 ounce of plastic. (.59 ounce to be exact) This amazingly compact machi… More >>

Build a Plastic Injection Molding Attachment for a Drill Press

December 4th, 2009

Build Your Own Vacuum Form Machine

Product Description
How to guide for making a home vacuum form machine for the hobby artist…. More >>

Build Your Own Vacuum Form Machine

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