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Here is a project that I started a long time ago but it got put on hold for many reasons and excuses.
Anyways each step of the project was a learning experience.
I purchased the precut forms from a canoe builder.
The wood strips used were cut from 18’ near clear cedar 2×4s. I cut them down to ¾”x1/4” strips then took
bead and cove router bits to the edges.
Fiberglassed using System 3 epoxies.
Other wood used: oak for the seats, white ash for the thwarts and walnut for the breast hooks and gunwales.
Thanks for look’n.
-- http://www.etsy.com/shop/travelingcraftsman
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helluvawreck
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#1 posted 09-08-2013 03:41 PM
This canoe is beautiful. You did a fine job on it.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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HillbillyShooter
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#2 posted 09-08-2013 04:39 PM
Beautiful canoe—I always admire you woodworkers who have the patience and commit the time to build one of these strip canoes. Congratulations on a job well done!
-- John C. -- "Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth." George Washington
johan
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#3 posted 09-08-2013 05:33 PM
Beautiful -that is one of my next projects ,my idea is to use indigenous woods to South Africa using Cape Hollly and White Alder for weight and inlays out of a few others.
-- Johan, South Africa, www.knysnawoodworkers.co.za
Northwest29
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#4 posted 09-08-2013 06:15 PM
Great job! It’s on my bucket list, but the old I get the less likely it seems that I will get to it.
-- Ron, "Curiosity is a terrible thing to waste."
stefang
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#5 posted 09-08-2013 06:53 PM
Great looking canoe! The bead and cove construction sounds interesting. It would be nice to see the details of that.
-- Mike, an American living in Norway.
FlyingMLB
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#6 posted 09-08-2013 07:11 PM
Awesome…Always thought I might like to try building a canoe but perhaps it might never happen. Thanks for sharing with us.
-- Flying MLB *** A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
GerardoArg1
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#7 posted 09-08-2013 08:04 PM
Awesome! Like so much! Good paddle!
-- Disfruta tu trabajo (enjoy your work) (Bandera, Argentina)
Von
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#8 posted 09-08-2013 09:44 PM
Total envy, that’s what I’m thinking about right now. I keep telling myself that someday I will get to make my own boat. But for now all I can do is stare and gawk at your work, envious as all heck.
aussiedave
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#9 posted 09-08-2013 10:29 PM
That is a beautiful canoe, you did a amazing job. You will get many hours of enjoyment out of it I am sure.
-- Dave.......If at first you don’t succeed redefine success....
farmerdude
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#10 posted 09-08-2013 10:47 PM
Awesomw job! Canoe building is proof, you can never have too many clamps. Enjoy!
-- Jeff in central Me.
Hybridwoodwork
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#11 posted 09-08-2013 11:13 PM
Beautiful job! I have also had it on my list of things to do for years now. Honestly, I think it’s the fiberglass work that holds me back. Honestly, how bad was it?
-- How it happened that Mastro Cherry, carpenter, found a piece of wood that wept and laughed like a child.
hunter71
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#12 posted 09-09-2013 12:16 AM
Gorgeous, I love cedar canoes.
-- A childs smile is payment enough.
NoLongerHere
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#13 posted 09-09-2013 12:35 AM
An old carpenter I used to work with told me once, you’re not a complete woodworker until you’ve built a wooden canoe…. wasn’t sure exactly what he meant until I saw the one he built.
Some day soon, I hope I can build one as nice as yours.
very nice. I’d be afraid to scratch it, it’s so nice.
JayG46
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#14 posted 09-09-2013 12:55 AM
There are few things prettier than a wooden canoe. Great work!
-- Jay Gargiulo, Naples, FL www.swallowtailwoodcraft.com "Once you understand the way broadly, you can see it in all things."- Miyamoto Musashi
bobasaurus
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#15 posted 09-09-2013 02:01 AM
Sweet-looking canoe. I’ve wanted to build one for ages. Someday I’ll take the plunge and try to make something similar.
-- Allen, Colorado (Instagram @bobasaurus_woodworking)
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