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Some of you may have talked with me about the canoe design I've been working on over the last few weeks. Here is the build!
This canoe is an experiment for me in several ways.
- The hull is rather different in form from what I have built in the past. We'll see how handling is affected.
- First build with a knuckle. Until a few weeks ago, I wasn't even sure this could be done in a stripper, so it's a bit of a latecomer to the party.
- I bit the bullet and got a pair of cove and bead bits. Not doing winding bevels on every strip this time!
- I'm going to try to log this one in much more detail, just to see how much effort goes where.
- Slightly different fittings this time around. (trying for a better fit and finish)
Of course, I always end up tweaking my build process along the way.
Today, I just have the forms. I know you may have seen lots like this, but there may be a surprise involved...
First photos
For those that think you need a large kit to hand loft a plan: Improvise. A bandsaw blade makes an awesome spline. A few finish brads to define the curve, and you are golden. And, you can never have too many clamps, even this early in the project.
My saw work usually leaves a bit to be desired, so I just clean up with a sander... You save time if you do both matching forms at once. A couple of drywall screws are handy here.
But, what in the world are all those holes for? You'll find out later...
Due to space (lack thereof) considerations, I'll not actually mount these to the strongback until I've milled and prepped all my cedar, etc.
This canoe is an experiment for me in several ways.
- The hull is rather different in form from what I have built in the past. We'll see how handling is affected.
- First build with a knuckle. Until a few weeks ago, I wasn't even sure this could be done in a stripper, so it's a bit of a latecomer to the party.
- I bit the bullet and got a pair of cove and bead bits. Not doing winding bevels on every strip this time!
- I'm going to try to log this one in much more detail, just to see how much effort goes where.
- Slightly different fittings this time around. (trying for a better fit and finish)
Of course, I always end up tweaking my build process along the way.
Today, I just have the forms. I know you may have seen lots like this, but there may be a surprise involved...
First photos
For those that think you need a large kit to hand loft a plan: Improvise. A bandsaw blade makes an awesome spline. A few finish brads to define the curve, and you are golden. And, you can never have too many clamps, even this early in the project.
My saw work usually leaves a bit to be desired, so I just clean up with a sander... You save time if you do both matching forms at once. A couple of drywall screws are handy here.
But, what in the world are all those holes for? You'll find out later...
Due to space (lack thereof) considerations, I'll not actually mount these to the strongback until I've milled and prepped all my cedar, etc.