Recent content by Tim in Wa.

Railriders makes great stuff.I've lived in my versa tec pants for several days at a time during back country trips.They wear like iron Tim

I've been considering building a solo cedar strip canoe,I'm 6'-1" and 200 lbs.any suggestions on a good design? Dedicated solo as I already have a 17 footer

I've been considering building a solo cedar strip canoe,I'm 6'-1" and 200 lbs.any suggestions on a good design? Tim

Anyone still using wanagans?may be another winter project Tim

I would think that rot would be less of an issue because where the wood meets the hull it would be bedded (with thickened epoxy)completely so water could not be trapped there. I need to spend some time working out the best seat configuration. Tim

The canoe spends winters in a heated shop with me so huge temp. drops are not an issue.I figured I would need to scarf joint to get the length I needed and be sure to stagger scarfs between inside and outside.I'm pretty familiar with woodworking in general(I build wooden staircases for a...

I've got a 17' Easy Rider Raven with a Roylex hull.I'm considering a couple of modifications.I welcome your advise. It has alum. gunnels and thwarts I'd like to replace them with ash or some combo. of ash and a contrasting wood.But I read in one of Cliff Jacobson's book that Roylex tends to...

I've enjoyed looking at his site over the last couple of years and over that time I've emailed him several times.He has never replied.Sure do enjoy the videos though Tim