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Thanks, much appreciated guys

Jim, As for the skilsaw method, I will definitely try it for the next build. However, I may need to purchase a different skilsaw. The ones I have are 15amp, but they are called wormdrive skilsaws which weigh approx 15lbs as opposed to regular skilsaws at approx 8-9 lbs. Think mine will get very...

Jim, That's a good tip. I've run all my strips through the router for the first side. I'll setup so they go between the router bit and fence for the opposite side. Thanks

Thanks for the video Travis

That's good to know, I thought having to go 1 size bigger was because I did something wrong. What are the benefits of using 3/16 strips as opposed to 1/4 besides weight reduction of course?

You guys are giving me good arguments for the skilsaw, ill definitely give it a try. I have all the strips I need, so it will have to wait for the next canoe build. Travis

I went and purchased a bandsaw in hopes of having less wood waste because of its thin blade, however it was a disaster when I tried ripping my first board. I have next to no experience with bandsaws. So I'm sure that's the reason behind the failure. I ended up using the tablesaw, which seemed to...

Thanks for the response, I also have a single car garage apart from this shop, so that helps in keeping the shop uncluttered. Mind you, the wife keeps suggesting more and more things to store in the shop. I'm still working on the sheetrock, im a little hesitant to completely finish it off...

I am using the bead and cove, figured that was the easiest way. I bought 1/4" bits, however I found that it was leaving a tiny lip on my strips. So I purchased 5/16" bead and cove, which seems to have fix my issue. I'm assuming all my strips that i ripped must have been a hair over 1/4". Travis

Thanks for the response Jim I am going to put wheels under the strong back, I bought threaded casters so im able to adjust the height to make things level. The flanged T-nuts I ordered from amazon are taking forever to arrive, the local hardwares and Canadian tire wants $11 for each nut and...

Thanks

The company i purchase my red cedar from is located in bancroft. Owner is great to deal with. https://www.qualitycedarproducts.ca/ And I found a company called Muskoka timber mill that said they can cut white ash for me, however I haven't actually purchased any from them yet. cheers

Well I thought it was time to finally start my canoe build thread. I was planning on building my canoe during the winter months, but I had alot of set backs and I wanted to get the new shop setup properly first. I have chosen to build a 16ft laker canoe out of full length western red cedar...

Thanks Jim. Great build, by the way

Thanks, I will be starting a thread shortly. It's been extremely slow starting out with a few rookie mistakes and getting the shop set up. However, stay tuned

Thanks for the response

Quick question before I start laying some strips on my first build. I'm going stemless for my first build, so do I still need to shape the stem forms like I would do for a canoe with built in stems?

Hello, I don't have any winter hobbies or actives that I enjoy and you all know how long our winters are! So I just finishing building a little heated woodworking shop and I'm planning to start my first strip canoe build soon. So ill definitely have some question for you all. The canoe I've...