The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

Hi John,
I am about to start building my strongback and your diagram could prove both usefull & time saving.
Would it be possible to e-mail it to me?
Best Regards
Steve
sdgresty@aol.com

Hi All.
I know this has probabaly been asked a thousand times in the past, but which glue is best for ceadr strips? I have read, titebond original, titebond 2, titebond 3, gorrila glue,& hot melt but to name but a few.
:confused
Steve

Hi,
Building my 1st strip canoe and need advice on glue choice, any help will be welcome
Steve

Hi, I would advise that you cut your strips into the finished size before you scarf them. I have witnessed scarf joints seperating whilst being cut on a rip saw with devastaing results, the saw operator was speared though the leg as the broken scarf joint fired back through the saw and hit him. I ha...

Hi Everyone, Can anyone advise me how many strips of timber i will require for a 16ft prospector build? I think i read somwhere that 60 should be enough, this figure seems a little low if you measure around the centre station mould. I am using 21mm (13/16") wide bead & cove strips at 18ft i...

Hi Everyone, I take your points on board(pardon the pun) your comments are constructive and helpfull. I would not be making any longer trips than overnight at best, due to heavy work constraints. I guess my day trips would consist of 2 adults & 1 or 2 small grandchildren, so as you can see i cho...

Hi All, This is my 1st post so please forgive me in advance if i make any mistakes, let me introduce myself firstly. My name is Steve and I reside in the UK, I am a Group Technical Manager for an Independent Sawmill Company. I am finally completing my 1st build of a plywood stitch & glue canoe, ...