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We have a jig, like yours, at the shop. Yeah I gave it some thought. I've used it to cut strips, for Trivets, at the Nokomis Wood...

You make a good point Jim and I agree that the quantity of holes and likely the size will impact the decision on how to do the fill. I...

When I think back to my days when active in scouting from the late 1950’s through summer 1964, I recall finding many of the merit badge...

"Advancement" was not something that was emphasized in our Scout troop. We were too busy having fun and learning things. I never even...

I think it's a great program! My dad was in scouting - still have his badges and handbook (2st edition) - Star around 1924. I joined...

It's of interest to me to read of your experiences. I was exceptionally fortunate to enter a troop with a long, colorful history. The...

looks like the seats were webbed with Snow Shoe cord. Likely 1/2". Jim

My son found this canoe in a friend’s yard in SC. I’ve never seen a wood frame like this, so I figured more knowledgeable folks here...

Something like these, but I haven't seen on with hung seats. https://gaboats.com/collections/canoes I just hate seeing a hull...

Scouts played a big part in my life ! My Dad had passed away, when I was 13. We had a small Troop, My Mom couldn't afford to send me...

Were it not for Boy Scouting, I would likely not be here enjoying this forum today! Scouting and a particularly charismatic Scoutmaster...

My concern with wet epoxy is when you lay out the dry cloth, it might snag the cloth and distort the weave. I guess it would also...

The main reason for using epoxy Jim, is simply to let it blend and bond in a continuous operation, glue would have to be left to dry and...

I use wood glue, instead of epoxy. no need for epoxy, and the wait time involved. You are just filling a hole, not a structural...

The only issue I can see with sawdust packing, is it will shrink when the epoxy soaks in. I have an alternative method that is pretty...