A hobby canoe builder begins building a cedar strip canoe. (See also Parts II & III)
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Not so fast … I …
Not so fast … I built my form using Canoecraft, not some expensive online design kit . I chose the Prospector … P. 43 … I’ve got pencil scribblings all over that page where I changed things; but, as best I can remember, I drew the stations pretty much as you see described in the ‘Pipedreams to Paper’ chapter … transferred them to 3/4″ plywood, then cut them with a handheld jigsaw. I wish now I’d been taking video of that process to show you … but, alas, no!
ok, i just dont …
ok, i just dont know where to get my measurements for the station molds…after lookin around online, it seems people buy prints then use those to trace out the molds onto wood…thank you for answering back though. good luck with any future builds!
Maybe I have a …
Maybe I have a different edition of Canoecraft. I can’t even find anything like (ex. 0-10-4+). I can’t remember (it’s been so long) ever paying any attention to anything like that when plotting the shapes of each station. If they’re allowances for error in cutting, you might find (as I did) that cutting the stations is anything but precise. My canoe planks aren’t pinned to the station molds anyway. The fit of canoe on mold is not tight. The final canoe is only my approximation of the Prospector.
Ive been reading …
Ive been reading canoecraft, and very interested…in chap 4 its got different styles of canoes to choose from and on the left side of pages are the tables for measurements…i dont understand when it says (ex. 0-10-4+) in know its in ft-inch-eighths, but, do you use those measurements for the station molds or what? the book isnt clear on that. any help would be much appreciated!
great work
great work
Very good video and …
Very good video and step by step however a vocal commentary of what you are doing and why would be nice great canoe by the way
its a great way to …
its a great way to build A CANOE. l HAVE A CANOE AND L HAVE A LOT OF FUN WITH IT. dO YOU KNOW HOW TO BUILD A RAFT BECAUSE L HAVE A LITTLE BROBLEMS WITH MYINE. AND L HAVE WATER COMING ON THE TOP OF IT AND L THINK ITS NOT REALLY GOOD AND ME AND MY FRIENDS WHEN WE RIDING IOT WE HAVE A SMALL PROBLEMS WITH IT PLEASE WRITE A REPONSE.
Hi – where do you …
Hi – where do you buy your cedar? Do you mill it yourself or buy a kit? What part of Canada do you live in (reference for cedar suppliers). Appreciate the help – canoe is beautiful!!!
By ‘sheer’ do you …
By ‘sheer’ do you mean the height of the bow or stern above the waterline compared to the height midway between? The size and shape of these pieces is a matter of trial and error. Some planks begin as bottom planking and bend gradually over the natural curve of the canoe to the bow/stern. In between are ‘cheater’ pieces, often previously discarded scraps. I just eyeball them first, then trim with a hand-knife till they fill the gaps … held in place with tacks and glue. No secret formula!
I just sent you an …
I just sent you an email. Great work by the way. I am curious how you figure out the sheer strips and how you arrive at their sizes?
It’s a little more …
It’s a little more “show” than “tell” … sorry, I’m a bit shy. Even though it’s my 4th one, I’m still refining the process … some things are still experimental and I’m not sure whether or not they’ll work out. So I try to keep my mouth shut!
Hi great video even …
Hi great video even better canoe fantastic job, I would love it if you could talk us through the process,
I, too, finish them …
I, too, finish them off with a fibreglas exterior (see ‘Canoe No. 3′ on YouTube) … tried one with canvas (too much bother with the faring and the filling) … fibreglas is so much simpler all around … I keep the rib strips for the traditional interior and added strength (I’m still a white water fan!). The idea for the form came from a book called ‘Canoecraft’ by Ted Moores, published by Camden House, 1983 … beyond that the techniques are my own.
Hi from Gran …
Hi from Gran Canaria in Atlantic Ocean. Interesting technique. I start building my next soon, using cedar strip and glass. I guess yours with braces does not use fiberglass. Will look very traditional. Where did you get plans please? I like the DIY steamer! Very practical.
No, there’s no mold …
No, there’s no mold … but, there is an open form to maintain shape … it’s the only way I’ve ever done it … don’t know if it’s easier or harder.
Nice to see how …
Nice to see how this works without a canoe mold. Looking forward to part 2. Is it harder doing it this way then with a jig? I have been toying with the idea of building a canoe and videos like your may just make it happen here in Northern California.
Except for …
Except for selecting good pieces of wood to work with (ash, cedar) nothing more than what tou see
what kind of skill …
what kind of skill does it take to do somthing like this?
This is my fourth …
This is my fourth one … I estimate 60-75 hours per canoe … but, it being a hobby and me being retired, I spread it out over the long Canadian winter … probably won’t finish this one until March or April.
how long does it …
how long does it take to build one of these