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Re: Introduction

James D. Marco — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:10:56 GMT

Hi Tim, Well, I really hadn't planned that far ahead. But, I was thinking of the nightlite pad from gossamergear.com. Folded with the ridges embedded in each

Re: Introduction

Tim — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:19:48 GMT

James- Welcome aboard. What do you have planned for the foam seat? I have been impressed by the "Tuffets" that Marc Pettingill designed in his "Building Sweet

Introduction

James D. Marco — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:10:36 GMT

Hi all, I have built a few strip boats. My last one was 15'6, 28" beam, 48pound, tandem, Oak and cherry hull, mahogany gunnels, cane and mahogany seats. I am

Re: Staple-less Building, plastic banding, strapping

whvreeland — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:20:34 GMT

Hi Kurt, The plastic banding is all over the place. It holds bigger things on pallets, it keeps larger cardboard boxes closed. I've found it easy to keep a

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

Charles & Dana Scott — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:04:32 GMT

To me you are Steve. My reaction to almost any project is to make sure I have more than enough material because inevitably, there is unintended wastage. Corky

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

steve delacy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:48:38 GMT

Thanks to all for your experienced advise ! Your comments have convinced me that using full length strips is the way to go. Merry Christmas, Steve DeLacy ...

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

steve delacy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:48:18 GMT

Hello Corky: I must have gotten lucky. We took down 17 white cedar trees resulting in enough clear 17' boards to make several canoes. For now, I am air drying

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

Kurt Maurer — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:27:02 GMT

... things, the splices are staggered......" Bingo. Use whatever splices you want, they are not critical (unless you line 'em all up....). I also particularly

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

whvreeland@... — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:48:25 GMT

Hi all, Relative to strip splices: I think it's important to remember a few things, the splices are staggered the splice is help togther by the previously

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

Tim — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:11:49 GMT

Steve- To expand on the subject a little bit: There isn't a single right or wrong answer to splicing method- it depends both on your aesthetic sense and where

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

Anthony Spezio — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:13:39 GMT

Just Tony is good enough. If you have to splice, I would suggest splicing the strip together and applying it as one strip. I think you will be be better off.

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

Charles & Dana Scott — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:38:02 GMT

Hi Steve. Like you I also used locally cut Eastern White Cedar for my 17' 6" long strip canoe. It was very inexpensive, but a lot of work to turn into

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

steve delacy — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:27:53 GMT

Thanks Anthony, exactly what I'm looking for..... experienced advise. ... From: Anthony Spezio Subject: Re: [Cedar Strip Canoes] Sharp

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

Anthony Spezio — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:34:13 GMT

I have to disagree with you on this, A full length strip will be easier in the long run and a lot quicker. I have built one Canoe (see Cypress Canoe in photo

Re: Sharp Tools are Safe Tools

steve delacy — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:22:20 GMT

As I attempt to educate myself before I begin construction on my first canoe I'm not convinced that I have enough information to choose the best method for