fishing line method

podunk · Post by **podunk** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:25 pm

I'm building my first canoe, a Ranger, and would like to go stapleless. the fishing line method seems intrigueing. Does anyone have any suggestions, ideas and or links. I have not been able to find much on it.

Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:40 pm

Perhaps you should attempt to contact this fellow:

schappy wrote: Steve Chapman from Sunset Wooden Boats. I developed the fishing line process back in 2003 and first used it on a resotule. I had an article published in May/June issue of Wooden Boat Magazine. I have been teaching this technique at Lee Valley Tools in London for the last 3 years with Great response from my students. The Fishing line method works well for me, try it. I think it will work for you too.
Keep on Paddling, Steve

Edited: his username is schappy if you want to PM him.

podunk · Post by **podunk** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:05 pm

Thanks Glen. Since i posted this I've figured out the search function and have found more than enough info to keep me busy for a while. I've built my strongback and lofted my molds from Canoecraft and will cut them out in the next few days. then its off to find some cedar.

Paddle on the Crow · Post by **Paddle on the Crow** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:09 pm

I am curious about this method too, but havent been able to find anything. Has anyone found any links that describes this?

Thanks,
POTC

Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:31 pm

Rick in Pender Harbour has used this method and may be able to fill you in, you could send him a PM. Find his post at this link and click on his photo links for an idea of how it works: http://www.bearmountainboats.com/phpbb2 ... shing+line