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If you have good habits, like cleaning up excess glue it is great, I always caution folks because "cleaning up excess glue" seems to be...

If you are worried about developing or have sensitivity, then cleanup of any skin contact is also important ... the recommendation is to...

I really like an asymmetrical grip in a straight shaft paddle. However, I'm not a switch hitter, I always paddle from one side. I find...

Corrections for those tables are an issue, I found this https://www.bearmountainboats.com/pages/faq#lofting-typo There may be more as well

Just booked my spring trip and I didn't see anything on the website. That may change, it seems pretty volatile ATM.

I did encounter some slight deviation as I closed in the football but only minor such as I've had on other hulls and I know that I can...

Just to make a distinction when talking about paddle sizing, you are actually just determining the shaft length. The blade is not part...

It isn't just the Uniwales, they aren't magic, they are just something most folks don't do, so it's a different approach ... and lets...

I extended the sheer point from the centre form to the ends, to keep the strip line parallel to the water, so yes, I will step the ends...

Like I say Jim, you always see the details ... I didn't have a pic of those, so those are from the last build. I found the painters tape...

Stripping is moving along pretty well .... This is a pic of the last strip before I remove the Bow support piece and a closeup of...

Allan pointed out to me last build that mixing strip widths is a valid method and I agree with that, if you are already at the "buckle"...

I hate to suggest this, but I suspect if you try cutting a few strips in half and try those, the problem will disappear. Those look...

The Jimmie clamps are like an extra hand, I use them to hold the strip in place, while I work clamping strips to the forms. . I still...

I think I mentioned this before as well, the 1/4" B&C is fine... to a point, then they start to kick out of the cove because it is...