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Post by Dan L on Sept 20, 2005 15:39:57 GMT -5
On mine, I usually get the boards about 1 foot longer then the finished canoe. I try to get 2x4 stock and cut 1.5 in wide strips and then cut them in 1/2 to get the final strips. For my projects, it has taken about 75 strips, and I've gotten them from 3 2x4's. This is with 3/16 thick strips. (On the current project, 1/2 of the strips are at 1/8 in thick, so even less wood is used. this saved about 7-8 lbs if I calculated correctly.) One of these can be a foot or so shorter for the "football".
I've yet to try the B+C edges, opting to hand plane/bevel them at glue-up. It doesn't take long and not much needs to be removed.
If you lay the strips as you describe, it will look like Buckeye's pic on this site. As the design I used had a fairly flat shear, I laid the strips starting at the shear and worked towrd the middle. This enhanced the curve of the hull.
If you're going to use a table saw to cut the strips, get a 7 1/2 Frued Diablo blade (or blades if you want to stack them and cut more then one at a time.) They are a cheep very thin kirf blade that leaves a very smooth finish. I don't plane them after ripping, no need.
Dan
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Post by WoodsWalker on Sept 22, 2005 5:12:20 GMT -5
Dan,
Thanks for the blade recomendation, I was planning on using a smaller diameter blade to reduce any flex. I will have to experement with the old table saw I have at home. It leaves alot to be desired, I may end up having to rip them on the saw I have at work. Which would mean having to transport the finish ripped 18 foot long strips.
Woods Walker
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Post by Dan L on Sept 22, 2005 10:20:01 GMT -5
WW,
When you cut the strips, use an infeed support and finger boards (obvious) and a outfeed "table" that is wide enough to hold all the strips. As you cut them, leave then on the "table" and in order. That makes it easier to match strips when you lay them. After they are cut, tape them together in bundles (of about 10-12) with clear box tape. You can then handle them/move them around. If you need more support, use a long 2x4.
Dan
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Beavers
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Post by Beavers on Nov 7, 2005 22:03:36 GMT -5
Any progress being made in the WoodsWalker shipyard?
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Post by WoodsWalker on Nov 8, 2005 5:20:13 GMT -5
Any progress being made in the WoodsWalker shipyard? Not any progress to mention at this time, been busy with hunting season's for a while. Minnesota Bow & rifle, this coming weekend I will be in Nebraska deer hunting & the weekend after that I will be in Wisconsin for their opener.
So you can see why my extra money has been tight, I still need to buy my cedar, but it might have to wait until after Christmas
Speaking of Christmas my wife bought me a new Table Saw & gave it to me early ;D So I guess that is progress. Believe me it is tough to pull my truck in the garage every day & see the stongback & forms sitting there waiting on strips. But until I buy my cedar there isn't anything else for me to do on it. I just keep telling myself that it is my winter project & It would be worse to get it done fast & have to look at it everyday when the water is frozen & I can't paddle it.
I hope to have it done before Copia, if so I might bring it along for the ride or at least have some good pictures.
Woods Walker
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Post by Dan L on Nov 18, 2005 13:56:29 GMT -5
WW,
Actually, there's lots to do if you want.
If you're going to use stems, they can be made and shaped now. (I like stems as I think they finish off the canoe nicer but lots of folks don't use them.)
You can also be making all the trim, ie, seats, thwarts, yoke, decks, gunwales, etc.
Keep us posted on your progress. Good luck, Dan
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Post by Stonehollow on Nov 18, 2005 21:04:34 GMT -5
Reminds me of my Wee Lassie II project - nice start! I used a DeWalt (from a DW9158 combo pak) 16 tooth circle saw blade (1/16” kerf) in my 12" table saw. This made a very nice cut with very little waste. Here's the setup I used for the bead and cove: Make sure you cut the bead side first. You can see the whole WLII project at www.myrabo.com/k-canoe/wlii.htm (sadly, still not completed).
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Post by buckeye59 on Nov 18, 2005 22:11:40 GMT -5
Looking good! I wish I were building another one this winter. I assume 38 special is the model name? Is it tandem or solo and what are the dimentions?
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