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I would dispute that a good clamping system wouldn't be just as effective as staples holding the strips to the form ... I would agree...

Below are some photos of the completed paddle that y'all have been following the build of. Tomorrow it will get crated and shipped.

Thank you for taking the time to share the "making" information. I am curious about your layup and finish sequence: - after the first...

I've always been a fan of system three too, and have never worried about chemical vs mechanical bonds. Fill coat runs can be almost...

The precoat means you don't need to worry about the epoxy absorbing in any one area, so you can simply apply a lighter coat and not...

If you are going to use (or do use) then using an epoxy that allows longer between coats is an eye opener. I swapped to System 3 Silver...

The only thing you really know with a computer is that eventually it will fail, the real question is will it take the stuff that matters...

TPG ... it hasn't actually "turned out yet" . Around spring time I ran into a couple of issues that needed my time. It is sanded inside...

Western red cedar is the most common wood that I use for the blades and shaft core. I also use eastern white cedar, and occasionally...

I bought this chair years ago,it has an aluminum frame which makes it very lightweight yet tough enough to hold up to hard use, out...

Just to clarify ... the tools required for a build are pretty basic and most folks have most of the items already available. The real...

When posts are read, there is a high chance of not really getting the idea conveyed ... what we are thinking doesn't always make it...

BF, Are you buying those freeze dried meals? If so, you might want to buy a dehydrator to dry your own meals. All your favorites, not...

Comparative activity levels Based on recent forum activity in late 2025, Canoetripping.net appears to have higher recent activity in...

That’s pretty impressive, when I took over, the banner stated the site was open to “all paddlers”. I changed it to “open canoes”, but...