Cedar Strip Canoe in process.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

So, the epoxy was applied thick and I had other things to do and it got some thick runs.  That's not abnormal.   Next step was to sand that down.  80 grit with electric sander to 120, to 150 and 220 by hand with multiple items used as sanding blocks.  Pool noodle sections work very well. 

Next shows my Slide Board. It is what inused to transfer or slide from my wheelchair to another thing to sit on, couch, chair, bed etc.   Since it was a major factor in my life during the canoe build, I wanted to incorporate it.   It will be cut down to be the thwart/handle.   

Next you get to see my collection of clamps.   One thing I've learned while building boats and canoes is, you can never have enough clamps.  Truer words may never have been spoken.  I believe I own over 90 clamps.   I can tell you, it would be nice to have more.  

 

If I was a thinking man, I would have worked on the seat and frame while I was sitting doing nothing for a couple months.  Well, as 'ol Forrest Gump once said, "I'm not a smart man...".   I will be webbing the seat and later may decide to update it to a caned seat.  Winter project. 

 

That brings us to this evening's progress update.  I've installed the port side inner gunwale.   They are cherry wood.  I need to figure out the decks, and if I want to try closing in the ends, as they are not great to look at. And quite honestly,  I'm OK with that.    Gotta keep moving. 

Decks, outer gunwales,  varnish, seat and thwart.   It's getting close.   

[Mitch f]

You’re my hero…awesome 

[Johnsfolly]

@Daryk Campbell Sr that is looking fantastic. Can't wait to see the first fish caught out of that canoe.

[BilletHead]

   So, so neat Daryk.   Please when you are ready to christen that pretty work of art use one of those tiny bottles of alcohol that are plastic laying all over the place. When you do the deed put it in the middle of a pool noodle. Shouldn't be a scratch on that before you go on the maiden voyage! 

[ness]

@Daryk Campbell Sr Such incredible craftsmanship! 

[ColdWaterFshr]

Beautiful.  Cherry for the inner gunwales.  Nice.  Can't wait to see the thwarts and decks.   What kind of wood are you going to use there?

[Gavin]

That is fantastic. Cant wait to see it on the water!

[ness]

2 hours ago, ColdWaterFshr said:

Beautiful.  Cherry for the inner gunwales.  Nice.  Can't wait to see the thwarts and decks.   What kind of wood are you going to use there?

1 hour ago, Gavin said:

That is fantastic. Cant wait to see it on the water!

Do you guys keep in touch with Kip? What ever became of his cedar strip canoe?

[Flysmallie]

Beautiful boat @Daryk Campbell Sr. Really nice job. 

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

3 hours ago, ColdWaterFshr said:

Beautiful.  Cherry for the inner gunwales.  Nice.  Can't wait to see the thwarts and decks.   What kind of wood are you going to use there?

Decks are going to be some wood scavenged from my parents' house.   I'm not really sure what it is.  It is an old set of 2 steps.   I don't even know what it was used for.  It looks similar to a homeade version of pet steps to assist pets to get onto furniture.  I believe it is another hardwood,  not sure though.  The thwart will be cut out of the pine board in the pictures.   It held me at 250ish pounds.  It should support the canoe upside down while carrying.

 

@ness, I'm not sure who Kip is.   Is that Woodman's name?