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Bummer. How green was the ash? Kiln dried? There is a such thing as over steaming, but what you did looks about right for that thickness. Does that piece have a lot of grain runout where it split? I try and steam the piece next to where I bend it, but it didn’t seem like an excessive long time...

I know he’s won several national whitewater championships in the 70’s and 80’s. Even done in a strip canoe… hard to imagine. Probably just his paddling style, although that paddle does look odd in that canoe! Bob

Canoe related in my paddling world- I bought two fly rods the week before I got married… I just didn’t want to have that conversation. Thankfully my wife has been supportive of my hobbies, but I don’t drop real big big bucks on gear. Bob

That’s some fine looking material you got there! I have had good luck glueing knots for what it’s worth. I am looking forward to following along. Bob

I witnessed a chipmunk stalk, dispatch, and eat a large frog…. Didn’t expect that. I found a dead but seemingly unharmed fish (crappie) in my front yard. I’m guessing an eagle dropped it.

Really clever. Nice work! Bob

Gorgeous

This old relic was used 75 years ago to plow sidewalks at Dartmouth in NH. A bit overkill these days I imagine. I just use it to relocate my wood shop when the mood strikes…

Ice melted on the lake near me last night. Guys were out ice fishing last weekend. Usually ice out is late March. Odd year for sure.

Beautiful work. Bob

I bet! No thanks…

What a great story Marten. Thank you for sharing!

You got your hands on some beautiful stock. Really clever saw set up. That would have never occurred to me. Is that your idea or common in the stripper world? Bob

I am down right snobby about coffee at home. Conical burr grinder and other fancy apparatus. I also drink it black. I find the bags with newly ground beans highly acceptable with little clean up. I enjoy cowboy, press, pour over, percolator, etc. if done well, but rarely want to clean it up in...

Agreed. Welcome! Bob

I build a fair amount of furniture and the “shop skills” acquired from building and repairing wood canoes with hand tools have only helped. I find myself using power tools less and less and my joinery is better for it. My mistakes happen slower too. Bob

Until the recent Penobscot, I’ve never spent more than $100 on a canoe. That said, all but one of my others (6) have required significant repair. Paddles- many were gifts, but a few were not cheap. All in, a grand maybe. Camping gear- hard to say. I am always trying out something old or new...

I have considered it on rivers that are above my solo comfort level that I would like to visit in the NW Territories, but I would have to understand that it isn’t my trip and I’m just along for the ride in a sense. I have watched interactions of local fishing and hunting guides and their...

Thanks Goonstroke. Do you use a strap, removable yoke, paddles on shoulders, etc. for portaging solo? Bob

Thanks Will. Good info and nice set-up. Bob