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My opinion is that the only scratches that need any sort of repair are ones where the cloth is showing and even then it usually isn't...

One of the best tips I learned early on. Not only does it eliminate the dreadful staple dents, that are so ugly, removing staples is a...

Sure looks better than my first... Very nice! I'm in the "don't sweat the sanding scratches" camp because you'll scratch the heck out...

This seems like the way to go. I'll report back. In the event that I sand a window into the bottom of this thing I will not report back. :p

Bud Moll was a great guy...a gentleman and a craftsman. I think his paddles are sturdier than most carbon paddles and may have better...

Go again with the long board. If you are worried, that you have, too thin of a hull ? Add an extra layer of cloth in the football...

Hi Jeff. Unfortunately the sanding marks will probably be visible under close inspection. If you wet the area and see them, then that's...

A Random orbital sander will leave Swirl marks. They are hard to see, but once epoxy is applied, they are there laughing at you. I...

Financial grants, typically around $500, are available from the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association (WCHA) "to assist with the funding of...

I may do some testing this winter. I'm hoping to build one more solo (Alan sent me his Bloodvein II plans) and I suppose, having...

No I don't angle the mortise, but that would be a great option ! My mortise is pretty shallow. I fear going any deeper, as it would...

By the way @Gamma1214, have you noticed that this thread has 11,000 views? On behalf of the many, thanks for continuing to share your...

I love these debates about the minutiae. @Gamma1214, yes please! I'd love to see that stress test competition and joint design...

Actually with the shallow mortise on mine, no screws are needed. The pull of the lacing, or webbing, keeps everything in place. If...

I know I'm a wood butcher, but every seat I have made, I have simply predrilled holes and butt jointed the pieces together with epoxy...