arbour CURVED ARBOUR This was an interesting project, the second in a series of structures we built for a waterfront property in Victoria, B.C. Western red cedar and brass fastenings were used throughout. The components were all built in the shop and then erected on...
Arbour Swing ARBOUR SWING This was the first in a series of structures we built for a waterfront property in Victoria, B.C. Traditional timber-frame joinery and brass fastenings were used throughout. The teak bench was sourced by the client. Specs are approximate:...
Hades Skiff HADES SKIFF We built this boat as a prop for a Hollywood movie called Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. We actually built two identical boats and coincidentally rented kayaks to a prop house that were also used in the movie. Traditional construction...
Rudder RUDDER REBUILD I love plywood, but not in a rudder. This one hit a log and sheared clean off at the pintle. The new one is constructed of laminated and fibre glassed edge grain Douglas fir. Stainless steel threaded rod is laid in the core for lateral stability...
Umiak UMIAK Umiaks are found throughout the entire range of Arctic habitation. They vary from place to place, some being round-bottomed, others flat. The umiak was the real workhorse of Arctic peoples. Often referred to as the “women’s boat,” umiaks ranged from 16’ to...
