What lumber to make stem?

[getherdone]

I'am new to the forum.
What size is the wood and type?Is it a 2x4? I've got the uj plans.Already
made the ribs.Got all plywood.Made a stem out of 2x4 seems small.
Any help would be great.

 

[ronniebms]

Hello Getherdone,

I bought the UJ kit so i'm not familar with the construction of the stems, but the stems in the kit measure aprox. 1 1/2 " x 2 5/8 " largest dim. at the end.

I hope this helps...

Brgds,

Ron

 

[getherdone]

Thanks for the info.That is small.That's about the size of mine.I wish i had
the kit.

 

[Kayak Jack]

I've never done the UJ pirogue, but there are some critical angles cut into the stems. I understand that the angle of separation of the sides at each end are critical to the configuration of the boat.

Maybe Chuck or Matt can be of much more help?

 

[oldsparkey]

I am not going to be much help since I get the kits with the end pieces already cut. Main reason is that I don't have the proper gear to cut them out for myself.

I would say they are cut from a 2 x 2 , they sure look like they would be from a 2x2

Chuck.

 

[keith]

I make stems and I make stems. I dont make uj stems. We are not going to the moon, just down the creek. I make them out of a 4 x 4 (3-1/2 x 3-1/2) and I make out of 2 x 4's and 1 x 4's. They all work, the 4 x 4 is cut @33 angle and the 1 x 4 is cut @ 45 angle. you can even wire the ends together (1/4" plywood) without a stem. In any case you just open the sides to the angle you want, sit it on your table. If it has to much rock, lay a 2 x 4 flat on the table, mark it and trim to fit. Later keith

 

[getherdone]

Thanks for all the info guys.I made some stems today. They are going to
work 2x4 was okay.Just took some wood to figure out.I've built alot of r/c
boats.I know the stitch and glue boat building just a smaller scale.