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i started sanding the filler, how smooth does it have to be? how much will the paint hide? a couple spots I started to see the weave of the canvas. trying to get it smooth like a car restoration project. However I don't think its possible to get it so perfect for a first timer. Maybe if I sand...

Can someone tell me what type of wood wood was used by chestnut on the bobs special for the outwales? it looks like cedar but feels harder.

I've sanded the inside of my chestnut. Should put a coat of epoxy on before varnish? Or just start with the varnish?

are the decals on a chestnut applied under the varnish or on top?

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The gunnels are perfect, I was only concerned about the cracks and splits on the inner gunnels. Since I need to do the canvas I thought it would be The time to do the inwales. It looks like a lot more work though. If they'll be ok I'll leave them.

No Title Pics of the inwale

What's the best way to remove varnish from the inside of a chestnut canoe? Chemical stripper?

It's a wood canvas boat, I'm guessing I'll have to renail all the ribs to the new inwales.

How much work is it to change the inwales?