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Rapid Robert dead at 92
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Fletcher Dec 17, 2010.

Help needed on High School project.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Baker Dec 3, 2010.

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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Greenleaf May 8, 2010.

 

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Mike Baker replied to Bob bryan's discussion 'Formica skid shoe'
Hey Bob, I have seen two older wood boats that had Formica skid shoes and both of the owners swore by it. It i something I have thought about but not tried. It seems like it would not be that expensive of a test. Mike
Dec 25, 2011
Mike Baker commented on chip mac's blog post '12' rowboat'
Very nice uh......Design Chip. Mike
Dec 21, 2011
Mike Baker replied to Roger Buchanan's discussion 'Spira International Mackinaw Drift boat'
Hey Roger, I have not built one of these. Do not cut the chine log square it will end up angled towards the sides of the boat and collect water, cut it more or less to match the angle of the rib with the most flair (middle of the boat) probably some…
Nov 14, 2011
Mike Baker replied to Tyler Johnson's discussion 'Custom Cabinetmaker wants to built a Custom Drift Boat..'
Welcome Tyler, I suspect as a cabinet maker you will have a very hard time not trying to make things perfect. What Don says about each piece being custom is right on from my perspective. My first boat was awful but strong, performs and ten years…
Oct 30, 2011
Mike Baker replied to Robb Grubb's discussion 'Classic River Boat Tee Shirts & Posters'
Very cool Robb, Do you have one for a modified D.H. with decking that will park on top of a rock in White Horde and then slide off? Mike
Oct 19, 2011
Mike Baker replied to Greg Hatten's discussion 'Wood Chasing Steel'
Awesome as usual Greg. Thanx and keep 'em coming. Mike
Oct 10, 2011
Jake Van Noppen left a comment for Mike Baker
Mike,   Thanks for adding me to your friend list.  My parents are having a great time in Alaska, there up in the Kenai peninsula now.  Nice job on the power boat I love the way it looks.  I'm planning on building a skiff…
Jun 30, 2011
Mike Baker replied to Joseph Gill's discussion 'Boat Sizing'
Hey Joe, New to boat building then get Rogers book http://www.riverstouch.com/. Also the Don Hill boats have a pretty big flat spot that makes them an O.K. lake boat (no drift boat works real great with a motor on it) and a very good river boat.…
Jun 21, 2011

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Hometown:
Bend OR
About Me:
Married 20 years
Fly fisherman forever
Baker for 30 years (yea I know how ironic)
Part time Wood drift boat builder since 2002
Website:
http://bakerwooddriftboats.com
Boats I own:
16x48 wood drift boat from some obscure plans. 8x46 lake pram, 16x54 flat bottom power skiff, 17x54 drift boat, all wood.

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At 7:35pm on June 29, 2011, Jake Van NoppenJake Van Noppen said…

Mike,

 

Thanks for adding me to your friend list.  My parents are having a great time in Alaska, there up in the Kenai peninsula now.  Nice job on the power boat I love the way it looks.  I'm planning on building a skiff this winter since i sold the Clackacraft this spring.  Thanks again and nice job on the boats they look great!!!

At 5:23pm on November 2, 2010, Kevin BrunerKevin Bruner said…
Don't think i am the same Kevin Bruner as Gray is not a family name. -Kevin
At 6:03pm on June 30, 2010, Mark MetcalfMark Metcalf said…
Mike, Thx for the reply. Flat sawn clear POC starts at $3.00bf and VGC starts at 4.25bf. Prices increase based on growth-rings per inch and length as well as width. Mark
At 11:14am on March 19, 2010, Robb GrubbRobb Grubb said…
Mike, Do you have any cool boat photos you are currently building? Cheers, Robb
At 3:44pm on December 13, 2009, Steve SobbaSteve Sobba said…
Mike , Thanks for the comments. It is not perfect by any means but is mine. I did use 1/2" thick white oak chines. I did not have any problems with bending the oak usually warmer and humid weather The lines were just the right curves that the wood conformed with out using steam. Just followed the pictures and instructions on pg 8 of Installation of Battens ,letter B from plans. Those angles 21 and 7 degrees on Rib 8 I struggled with that also. I think that was the last rib I built and placed and for some reason I left most of it 21 degrees but can't remember for sure. I have a slight twist at the transom so the bottom, port,right side does not sit flat on the trailer. I did not catch this until to well after bottom glassed .If I build another one I would not hang from rib #5 very long but build a base,ladder-frame strong back, to make sure all was straight. Hind sight is great gift. Maybe this 2 angled rib might have been one of the few things to do with my twist ...I don't know. I'm still looking forward to seeing how it handles in the water and if need be will try and correct later. Hope this helps Steve
At 9:46am on October 8, 2009, Gregory TatmanGregory Tatman said…
My pleasure. Take care and go fishing.

Greg
At 8:04pm on October 7, 2009, Gregory TatmanGregory Tatman said…
Hi Mike,

A notched, or stepped scarf weakens the surface veneers slightly in order to get a visually more pleasing fit. Yet the outmost veneers are the most important ones when bending is involved, as those recieve most of the stress of a bend. Interrupting that even resistance (against the bending stress along the fibers of a normally sloped joint) with a either partial or full breach (notch) of those fibers will make a weak point in the bend.

Higher quality plywoods have more, this thinner veneers. Thus those should especially not be notched. My opinion is that scarfs should not be notched at all, but I know it is often done, mostly with fir plywood and the plywood survives.

Greg
At 1:42pm on September 27, 2009, Robb GrubbRobb Grubb said…
Mike,

You are welcome for the referral, I have seen your work with that last DH highside and it was outstanding!

Yes sir, stop by anytime to see the boat, I am currently putting new plastic battens on today. My intent is to build another dory this winter and completely deck it over. The one I have now has compartments front and rear but not in the middle section. It is a great Northwest boat, been down the Rogue, Owyhee, North Umpqua, MF Salmon, etc several times. On another note, do you have plans for a DH 18 foot highside if there is such a thing?

Regards,

Robb

At 6:44pm on May 13, 2009, Travis GillespieTravis Gillespie said…
Thanks Mike, I say go with the orange. It my favorite color and I think it would look good. Especially durning hunting season
At 6:00pm on May 6, 2009, Kurt N. SallazKurt N. Sallaz said…
Hi Mike,
Yes, the process involves vacuum bagging. Price wise, I would have to get back to you on that because I'm not the one who prices the jobs. Right now our sheets are 1/4 inch but we are working on perfecting an 1/8 inch sheet. I do know that the epoxy is pricey but it cures even in water. The only time we use any fasteners is one or two to hold the pieces in place while bagging in a hard bend situation. Check out our web site www.linktech-inc.com
 
 
 

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