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Welcome Charlie. I think you'll find lots of information, lots of conversation, and maybe even a friend or two. Have some fun. Momentum

Yes to the Zippo on both counts. I have the same silver lighter as Mem, and one of the new Zippo hand warmers. Both work really well As far as fire's go, I use the standard small twigs, pine needles, birch bark, etc and then build from there. I also use those little pellets that are for wood...

Ya, thanks Mike. I knew I had seen these kind of things somewhere but couldn't remember where. Looks like a great price for the versatility you get.

Thanks Mem. Plastic doodads came from MEC. They have quite an assortment of this kind of stuff.

While it's a marshmallow world out there, I figured that I would keep myself busy with a little DIY project. These are basic cinch cords for all sorts of uses. I know that in the past, there have been posts pointing members to something similar to what I have just made, so my apologies if...

So very nice. I wish that I had the space, money, and time to use it. Sadly, I have neither. Just curious as to how much it weighs?

I can feel it too. It looks fantastic. Those strips have quite a curve to them. I'd say that they seem to accentuate the shape, but that last time I said that, I got smacked. We're all friends here right? Keep it up Mem!

Odyssey, Please, please, please, write a book. You have a gift. I am sitting here reading your post and can see every last detail in front of me. The choice of words and the way they are strung together just speak to me. I am sure that many others would echo my thoughts here. Just saying your...

Hey Alan, I can only speak about the one set I have made that are now proudly attached to my Hiawatha. As you may recall, I too did the rabbet in the outwale to cover the hull. I epoxied and screwed the inwales in place (brass) , and then just epoxied the outwales. I had a few small spaces...

Hey everyone, I just found this listing. Thought there may be some interest. Don't know anything about them. I have no vested interest here, just passing on the love. :) http://www.kijiji.ca/v-buy-sell-other/city-of-toronto/canoe-seats/1032013587?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Robin, Are you going to move ahead with the Fox build? I'm really interested in seeing it take shape. Out of curiosity, what would your buddy charge for a shell? (just off the form) It seems to me that building the form is a huge barrier to entry for building your own wc boat. Am I wrong? Just...

Looks really good Alan...and different from your last couple of builds. You have some very nice material there. Curious though...you seem to build stemless hulls. Is there a reason for that? Did you get mugged by a stem when you were younger, and now despise them??? I think balance is the key...

We had a group of 6 guys (3 canoes) once. One of the paddlers was immediately nick named "Fitznstarts" because that's how he paddled. Go, go, go for about ten minutes, and then nothing. Then on again for another five, then nothing. He was very frustrating to say the least. I pawned him off on...

I remember way back in school when I used to drift off to sleep in History class, mainly because it had no relevance to my life. Since then, I have found history particularily interesting when I have found some connection to my family or place that has importance to me. I have a great fondness...

Can work one up to you when that happens. Nothing like free. Mmmmm, I like free. Please do let me know if you happen to run into something for nothing, I'd be interested for sure. I think I may have caught the bug after just about finishing my Hiawatha 15. Thanks Dennis

I can just feel the warmth from the wood stove now. Toasty on the hands. Keep them warm... you're gonna need them. Very nice project indeed. The more I look at these boats with all of their scars and wounds really makes me want to take on a project like this myself. Please keep posting as you...

Oh, and there's nothing wrong with a little celebration...pumpkin pie is one of my favs

First off, congratulations on getting it in the water so quickly. It looks quite sexy in and out of the water...maybe we have a new designer here??? I watched your video and noticed that the part where your back was to us, the boat looked quite stable. Did it feel that stable? I was quite...

Wear your life jacket! Looking forward to hearing all about it.

Mihun, Nice work with the stems and inwales. Bending materials can be a little tricky sometimes. I used to work in a round top window factory one summer. All I did was their laminated glue ups for the multitude of stock radius tops and brick molds they provided. Everything from small 16" to...