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Today most wooden kayaks are designed using sophisticated computer programs. Designing Your Own Kayak Many experienced paddlers are capable of designing their own kayaks if they are willing to devote a fair amount of time and study to the task. If you choose to try your own design, consider starting with an existing design that you like and slowly redrawing it to better meet your needs. Designing from a blank sheet of paper is much more difficult; I wouldn’t recommend trying it until you’ve built a few boats.
A small handsaw is essential for accurate cuts in solid pieces, and it can also be used on plywood in place of a saber saw. My current favorite is a Japanese saw. Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke, so the blades can be much thinner than on a western saw, which cuts as you push. They also cut faster, leave a thinner kerf, and are easier to control. Of the many types of Japanese saws available, the most versatile is the ryoba noko giri, which has a flexible blade with crosscutting teeth along one side and ripping teeth along the other.
The tiny Japanese keyhole saw was originally designed for trimming bonsai trees, but it makes short work of trimming cockpit and hatch openings as well. BOTTOM: A saber saw is certainly useful but not essential. If you decide to buy one, consider only professional-quality models. The small circular saw on the right is another useful power tool. It makes much smoother cuts than those made with a saber saw. Sooner or later you have to face the fact that unless you’re starting from a precut kit, you’ll need to rip some parts from solid wood.