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This is a basic method for determining seat location - locate and mark the boat centre on both sides the gunnels (tape) - cut a...

I've considered chalk lines but it seems problematic to stretch one by myself, how to attach it to the hull, etc. Does the extra chalk...

I think I've built six or seven solo's with the hard chine, and I never once did it that way. I've done it a few ways, but one of the...

I just bought a new PFD last year, ended up with one from Stohlquist (they are in Markham, Ontario) here...

I spent quite a bit of time upstairs in the boat shop today. I got the strips done but I'll need to modify the set-up for the next...

Those look nice! I've done cedar/oak laminate beams before (seat rails and sliding mounts) and was (continue to be) well satisfied with...

Given one of the goals for this build is to maintain the same weight, while extending the original 15' design to 17'. Weight is going to...

A couple of finishing touches. The carrying yoke. Simple but effective. The wood strips and rubber on the bottom are guide...

Time to get some decks done ... I know some folks don't do or like decks on a canoe, but since I tend not to make the canoe stripping...

Second the cherry, it just keeps looking better and better, walnut tends to fade badly with light exposure. I did the long skarfing for...

@Gamma1214 I've had enough experience with poor judgement that I'm more careful now. Everything is taking a lot longer than it...

Just so I make sure we are both talking about the same thing SG ... I am only talking about ripping strips ... there are a whole variety...

The 7.5" thin kerf are much thinner than the 10" thin kerf blades. I have both and use both. Typically you aren't cutting very thick...

SG, the idea that a bandsaw saves wood needs to be quantified, with respect to your equipment IMO, if you are comparing to a standard...