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Post by WoodsWalker on Aug 27, 2005 22:19:08 GMT -5
I choose to build the strongback that is illustrated in the Canoecraft book. It looked like a good design that wouldn't be too difficult to make. This strongback should serve me well whichever design I end up building. Two sheets of 3/4" plywood cut up & ready to assemble Two sections with gables in place.Woods Walker
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Post by WoodsWalker on Aug 27, 2005 22:21:41 GMT -5
 Using string line to straighten the two 8 foot sections & tie them together with center box sectionWoods Walker |
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Post by WoodsWalker on Aug 27, 2005 22:23:17 GMT -5
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Post by WoodsWalker on Aug 27, 2005 22:26:46 GMT -5
 Moved it into place where it will remain until canoe is completed. Then leveled everything out with adujstable feet. All ready with top intalled.
From cutting the pieces to finished & ready for forms took me 4 hours....But..... I cut the 4x8 sheets at work on a panel saw & then the other pieces I did on a programmable crosscut saw. From full sheets to precut pieces took me about 20 minutes. So I would have to add quite a bit of time if I were cutting them at home on the table saw. Access to professional equipment is an advantage.Woods Walker |
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Beavers
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Post by Beavers on Aug 28, 2005 1:19:34 GMT -5
Looks like a good start. Better pace yourself though, its not even winter yet. At this rate you might have to build two canoes to make it through the winter. ;D  Looking forward to following your progress. |
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Post by qp on Aug 28, 2005 7:29:35 GMT -5
Looks good WW. Just one thing though.
Where did ya park you're car? ;D
Must be nice to have a nice big shop like that to build a canoe in.
PaPa qp
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Post by WoodsWalker on Aug 28, 2005 7:33:01 GMT -5
Looks like a good start. Better pace yourself though, its not even winter yet. At this rate you might have to build two canoes to make it through the winter. ;D Looking forward to following your progress. |
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Post by WoodsWalker on Aug 28, 2005 7:56:56 GMT -5
Looks good WW. Just one thing though. Where did ya park you're car? ;D Must be nice to have a nice big shop like that to build a canoe in. PaPa qp
I will probably still park my truck in the shop, plenty of room.
Or.... I could just park in this one next to the wifes car & the boat. 
Yes, I am Blessed ;DWoods Walker |
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When you go through deep waters, I will be with you... Isaiah 43:2[/color]
