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Thanks for the tip I will keep that in mind. So you tape together two pieces as they come off the saw, and those pieces go on opposite sides of the Canoe?

Oh, I just bought a used Thickness planer today. Its a Delta 12.5" one. Its in very good shape. Can't wait to get started.

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Will

Great, thanks for your help.

Yes, thanks. I will look in the book, haven't finished it yet. I should of worded my question different. When laying strips on the forms, which way do you want the edge grain facing? Does that make sens?

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Pardon my ignorance but, how do I tell for edge grain or flat grain? Is there a picture somewhere to look at.

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Can I safely build the strongback that is in the book Canoe Craft, to use to build my 16' Canadien from Bearmountain boat??

Ok, thanks for clearing that up. Dumb question, I kinda got ahead of myself. :confused :embarassed

Do I want to rip 1/4 strips, or should I go larger leaving enough to machine down with a planer?

Just like the subject, was wondering if anybody in Victoria BC, Canada, is lurking around this site. Maybe a boat builder too??

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Will

Ok, so lets say I buy some full dimension lumber being 1x6, I can slice that in half giving a .5x6 board, I can then rip that into say 5 strips 7/8 wide, I then further machine that down with a planer to 1/4 thick x 7/8 wide, then bead and cove it, further reducing the width down to 3/4. Does that m...

Another possibility, if you are using 1/4" thick strips, is to get the new slightly larger radius bits ( 5/16" ) from MLCS. Being a bit oversize means the cove shoulders are less fragile and the strips may conform to tight bilge curves better. I haven't yet tried these new bits though. ok...

Cool thanks for the tips. Also what size of router bits do I need to buy to do the bead and cove?

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Will

Hey, thanks for the welcome. I haven't even got the plans yet, can't wait to get them, so Im not really sure what I need to start getting in materials. However I did just buy the book, "Canoe Craft" been reading that through so far. I have sent a email off to a local small mill, to see if ...

Hey, I just joined here, I also just ordered a set of Plans from Bear mountain boats, for the 16' 0" Canadien. Now going to start collecting materials, and hopefully start to build the strongback. I am new to building boats. Although I do have experience in fine woodworking, and should have mos...