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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: Boat Builders and Repair Stripper pictures |
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03/09/2020 08:26PM
Ever since I saw my first stripper I knew I had to have one of my own. My wife finally told me to get it out of my system, and we went and bought the supplies for a NW Canoe Excursion. I built the strongback, cut the forms and now I'm ready to lay my first strips. It would be great to see some pictures of other cedar strip canoes to get a feel for pattern of dark vs. light, patterns, etc. What types of wood are people using besides cedar?
03/10/2020 04:32PM
Color patterns of strips, I'd say is subject to the builder. When you get your lumber you'll get a better idea of what you can do with it. I think most builders that are going to use a feature stripe of some sort will accent the stripe with basswood. Most will use a darker plank bordered with the basswoods pure white strips for contrast. Nick Shade, who builds mainly Kayaks uses one or two thin basswood strips for his accents without the traditional dark strip.
Other than a strip or two of Cherry, Walnut or another darker wood used for a feature stripe Western red Cedar is what the majority of builders will use for the rest of the boat. WRC is light and with some sorting can be found at most lumber yards without too many knots.
I'll bet most people, myself included, concentrate on getting their first boat built without too much concern with weight. But after its done and looking towards the next one, the focus turns to, how can I make it lighter. Good luck on your build.
Other than a strip or two of Cherry, Walnut or another darker wood used for a feature stripe Western red Cedar is what the majority of builders will use for the rest of the boat. WRC is light and with some sorting can be found at most lumber yards without too many knots.
I'll bet most people, myself included, concentrate on getting their first boat built without too much concern with weight. But after its done and looking towards the next one, the focus turns to, how can I make it lighter. Good luck on your build.
04/10/2020 10:11PM
I'm in the process of building a 16' Merlin. Principle wood is Spanish cedar. Accent strips are purple heart, aspen, and WRC. Outer stems, gunwhales, and yoke will be ash. I'm also making a bent-shaft paddle with the matching pattern of the knoo.
God let Peter walk on water. To the rest of us He gave knoos.
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