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  1. Boatman53

    What do you use to rustproof your wood stove in the off season?

    How about putting it in a big plastic bag with some silica gel packets? Jim
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    Hood loop tie downs

    Woodpuppy I have tied my Hornbeck on my Subaru the same way and same location. The diagonal line and knot were always a bit of annoyance visually but I put up with it. However last week I loaded the canoe on in the evening for an early start the next day. Next morning it was pea soup fog, really...
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    Wasioto Whitehall Build

    If the boat turns out as nice as you hope and someone asks if you can build them one you can always reach out to the designer and work out a licensing agreement. Sometimes it’s the full price of a set of plans per boat often it is less. I sell plans and when I heard someone I knew was building...
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    Sitting on the floor?

    Here is one I saw at the wooden canoe assembly. Dang, I don’t know why they are rotated or how to fix it. Anyway it is sitting atop a folding canoe display sling. Jim
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    Bears and Meals

    My dog gets interested in the pouches when I bring them out to pack. Jim
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    Old Alabama paddler says hello.

    Welcome to the campfire, Whit30. I hope you can share some of your experiences. Jim
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    A La Mer du Nord 2025

    Thanks Robin for taking the time to share all exploits. Jim
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    What Crooked Knife?

    How did I miss that one Glenn? I would have loved to see it. Jim
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    What Crooked Knife?

    Yes the bevel is only on the top edge. Jim
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    What Crooked Knife?

    Nice, what did you use for the blade Kahel? Jim
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    What Crooked Knife?

    My crooked knife journey continues. Until I moved to Maine the only crooked knives I had seen were in museums and books and descriptions in books. Shortly after we moved here I wandered into an antique store and there on the shelf he had three knives. Still way beyond my meager budget he was...
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    Photo of the day

    Might be a tad top heavy but nice packing job. Jim
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    Vintage Shaw and Tenney Paddles

    Welcome to the campfire DJ. Those look like they will clean up nicely. I have a Shaw and Tenney paddle I bought in 1970 I still use it. Jim
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    Repair of RedBird Cedar Strip Canoe

    Yes, sand off the varnish. Jim
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    Flash flood video from Center Point Texas

    Thanks for sharing, it was amazing. Such speed and power. Jim
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    The ice hook

    This is what I have. I’ve had the metal bits to make my own pole maybe 40 years but since I found an intact one I haven’t been motivated, perhaps they need a new home. The handle on mine is 4 1/2’ long. Jim
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    The ice hook

    I have an old one of those and the metal work from another that needs a handle. I’ll dig it out after breakfast. Jim
  18. Boatman53

    My new pack basket

    Nice find, I too keep my eye out for baskets but haven’t found one in good condition at a price I want to pay. Jim
  19. Boatman53

    Foam block pad for one-shoulder carries

    Looks like time to cut up another yoga block, for $6 I’ll give it a go. Jim
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    Jokes and Laughter for the Day

    I wasn’t sure where to put it actually. In my mind it could fit several places. The statement is definitely my feelings on books and canoes. Come to think of it, my hardwood inventory. Jim
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