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I knew I read something about White Cedar. Since it is the lightest per cubic foot, I’m assuming it’s still ok to use. Thanks!

I’ll get better pictures of the wood once it stops raining. Also, the strongback in the picture is just a workstation. Friend of a friend had it in his barn for the past 20 years, and now it’s my cutting bench.

Finally got lucky and found some wood this morning. Made the 4 hour round trip and picked up what I think is some nice looking White Cedar. I know it’s not the traditional WRC that I was looking for, but at least it was cheap and almost knotless. Of course they didn’t have 16 foot lengths...

Here is my progress so far. If I can find some wood, I’ll be planking by next weekend.

I’m really trying to stay away from the knot look. Is the skillsaw method easier than a table saw and featherboards?

Thanks for the response guys. We have a Weekes Distributor in Green Bay here but they won’t sell directly to me. Like I said, I’ve checked all of the big box stores around me and haven’t found anything suitable. My fear would be to order the wood and have it show up with too many knots to...

Still trying to find quality wood of size. Would really like to use 16 footers but all I can find is knotty and weather checked. I’d be happy to make the trip to MN if it’s worthwhile Jim. Any suggestions? I tried to send you a Private Message but it says you have exceeded your limit.

Never heard of Ocooch Hardwoods but it’s only about 2 hours away, I’ll be giving them a call first thing Monday morning. Thanks Gamma, this is a big help. I would also like to know if there is a big difference between western and eastern. I thought I read somewhere that eastern is heavier...

Forgot to add, the river I live on is not shallow (15 - 20 Fow where I will be paddling) and I know it quite well so I don’t think rocks will be a problem. Jim— Ive watched some of Nick Shades videos as the kayaks intrigued me. I’ve got my heart set on building a canoe first, but maybe the...

Denise. First off, I am sorry to hear about your son. I couldn’t imagine what you went through. I know it’s not the same, but I’m retired military and have done 5 deployments overseas and have felt the sorrow many times over. Secondly, your work is absolutely amazing, I have been in awe of...

Thanks alsg. Don’t get me wrong, I learned a ton from Gil’s book but with never doing any wood working before, I wasn’t understanding some of the terminology. Canoe raft seemed (in my opinion) to do a little better job explaining it. It could also be that I was understanding the process a...

Hey guys! Like many before me and many more to come, I am an absolute beginner. I have absolutely Zero!!! wood working skills and have never even been on a canoe. I live in central Wisconsin which is a very beautiful area with tons of areas to go canoeing. I am a pretty avid fisherman, and...