Jim Dodd

Dustin, just curious, are you now a dealer or builder or both?

I LOVE canoes is the best definition of what I am. LOL. I started out wanting to be a builder. It is a very long story of the journey...

Hello Jim, LOL. I was waiting for someone to ask that question. I am in possession of 9 Pat Moore molds.

I will admit that I like the curved thwart... seems like the easiest solution if it gives you the clearance you need. Only $30 on their...

Old Town had great customer service as of ~2019. I emailed them about an Old Town canoe from the 80s and they came back with info and...

Hi BavMid Well come to the site ! I don't have specs for your Old Town. I'm sure they can be found. Have you tried Old Town ? If...

Thanks, much appreciated guys

Here is a link directly to the post where Jim Dodd pictures the bungee cord clamps...

Thanks Cruiser ! I corrected it, I think ? The link on the first page, down aways, shows the Bungee cord design, that the Other, Jim...

Jim, I think you messed up the second link, it doesn't seem to go to the other JDs clamps.

Yes. A Worm drive is definitely over kill, and a beast when cutting that many strips ! Yes a on the clamps . Spring clamps ! You may...

Jim, As for the skilsaw method, I will definitely try it for the next build. However, I may need to purchase a different skilsaw. The...

Jim, That's a good tip. I've run all my strips through the router for the first side. I'll setup so they go between the router bit and...

I like the skill saw setup also. Not my best look, but it is quick and easy, well other then my trying to get my back to straighten up...