Cruiser

That is exactly how I do it

I find if you roll on a thin coat and then tip it off with a foam brush, the varnish rarely runs or sags. I have to admit, my standards...

This a 12' x 13' tarp, made from 1.1oz/yd silpoly, there is a pole at each end that gives the tarp body and creates a porch mode when...

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

Hey Roy, is that a Makita Skil?

Thinner strips are more flexible, lighter and arguably gives you more strips from a given piece of wood. You do take some loss in...

It's not just you with the band saw, regardless of how easy it sounds, you have to have a really well setup bandsaw and really know how...

Nice start from a fellow Ontarian. Where did you source your lumber, I am always on the look out for new suppliers

When you glass (or carbon, kevlar, etc.) a paddle, there are a couple things to consider. There is the weave finish and how much epoxy...

I think the conversation might need to be broken down further into intended use for the canoe. My primary use if for tripping, and...

Yup ... marveling that you made it and it floats, never gets old. Great job

When finishing a paddle, I like to leave the handle with just the oil finish. After the initial coat, I like to wet sand subsequent...

Cherry is one of my favourites

I am happy today; I just made my first paddle! Many years ago I had picked up a copy of “Canoe Paddles A Complete Guide to Making Your...

Have the MEC double walled steel mugs, which has been my go to for a long time. Thinking of swapping to my Yeti 20 oz as I like to laze...