I've been wanting to build a strip canoe for a couple of years now, but it always seems like every thing else gets in the way. First was home remodeling, work, parents, work space and wife projects. So on New year's day, I started running some lumber through my planer checking the blades and getting in the, groove. Now I'm ready.
I moved some stuff around in the basement to see if I had enough room. My 30" x 72" work bench and table saw are on casters and mobile. I have about 22 by 10 feet for work space. I have a garage door in my basement, so I can take my work outside if needed. I have built some cabinets and other furniture, so wood working is not new to me, I'm not great at it though.
My wife wants me to build with local lumber in this area, so we can say it's an East TN canoe. I know this will be slightly heavier then if I used white cedar, Western red cedar and other preferred wood, but this will be fun and a great learning experience.
I moved some stuff around in the basement to see if I had enough room. My 30" x 72" work bench and table saw are on casters and mobile. I have about 22 by 10 feet for work space. I have a garage door in my basement, so I can take my work outside if needed. I have built some cabinets and other furniture, so wood working is not new to me, I'm not great at it though.
My wife wants me to build with local lumber in this area, so we can say it's an East TN canoe. I know this will be slightly heavier then if I used white cedar, Western red cedar and other preferred wood, but this will be fun and a great learning experience.