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I don't think the varnish has much to do with scratch protection, except for maybe how many coats you apply. I've found the biggest...

It’s a good varnish but I’ve used Intrlux #96 Schooner varnish as my go to varnish for 30 years. I find it easier to apply than epifanes...

No sir, it's a 15 amp metabo. I'm live on the cheap stuff, inexpensive stuff I mean.

I used a Minwax spar urethrane on my first canoe build, 4 years ago, and it held up very well. But not so on my recent build. I used the...

I like the skill saw setup also. Not my best look, but it is quick and easy, well other then my trying to get my back to straighten up...

I am using the bead and cove, figured that was the easiest way. I bought 1/4" bits, however I found that it was leaving a tiny lip on my...

Well I thought it was time to finally start my canoe build thread. I was planning on building my canoe during the winter months, but I...

You have to read his mind ...

Hi everyone. New to the webpage. Getting back to my roots… got the sea kayak listed for sale and looking for a canoe. Back to the...

Thanks! Not 100% sure yet, but there may be a tandem build in my future.

Everything around here is still froze up, so decided to take a short drive north for my canoes maiden voyage. Boundary Dam Reservoir by...

I was about to leave a rest stop in Southern Maryland when an elderly couple pulled in next to me. The old woman on the passenger side...

I have traveled on a number of Canadian canoe trips with several physicians. It is always comforting to have one along especially when...

Made a removable portage yoke. Have a September trip to the BWCA planned, figured I better be able to portage the boat.