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Yes Fitz, quite correct. In a moment of inattention I did say copper; in actuality I have, and use, brass tacks. I get mine from...

You should use brass canoe tacks. Copper cut tacks are not the correct shape and don't clinch very well. They have a big flat head too...

Patrick I recommend a wallpaper steamer for steam source. They cost around $50 I’ve used one for years. They are easy to maintain steam...

Patrick, the infallible CDC has officially informed me that, in the 3+ years you've been a member here, your disease is noticeably...

This project will have to wait for warmer weather, but due to the generosity of another wood canvas canoe builder, I now have a form for...

Thanks to all for the paddle length suggestions. I got to try a 230 cm which was OK, bumped the gunnels a couple times, could just be...

Short answer, no. But I have been thinking of using one for a (hope it actually happens) late August solo of the Allagash in the...

Low angle here, 160 cm min and 170 cm if you can get it .... anything over 150 cm is hard to find, but if you can find them, try them...

Since the maximum hull width of a Peregrine is 28.5", the question could be generalized to any canoe of approximately that width. Keep...

I first came to Maine and paddled the Allagash in 1981. I never left. I just made the name up when I needed one to participate in the...

ahhhhh - think you get it

Well with strips cut. It was time for Bead and Cove. The shop has a couple of routers, both with the Rockler lifts. A lift transforms...

Gang cutting strips has been around a long time. Some Commercial strip retailers, have gang cut, to my knowledge 6 strips at a time...

Nice Jim, sometimes the stars align and only a fool ignores it ... you ain't no fool

So many comments I want to respond to. Thanks, Goonstroke for this thread. Fannie May Eckstorm describes the "Dobsy Carry" along Rand...