I have a couple questions before I order the cane for my seat.
First(and yes, I have seen this debated before), is that I mostly find suggestions to use plastic, and am not that put off by doing so. But, I kinda would rather use natural, just because it seems to fit with a wood boat better. I know, we are using plastics and resins to finish it.
The second question is how wide should the cane be? I see it in various sizes. I am considering doing 1/4" holes, and using Martin Steps seat. I might pedestal mount it, instead of side mounting though.
Seat Caning
BLA
I recommend you Czech out this thread:
http://www.bearmountainboats.com/phpbb2 ... light=seat
There are also others in the BB where you can gleen good info.
Snowman
I recommend you Czech out this thread:
http://www.bearmountainboats.com/phpbb2 ... light=seat
There are also others in the BB where you can gleen good info.
Snowman
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....I've used nothing but the plastic outdoor type. I ordered the 3 mm for 1/4 inch holes
and have been very happy with it. Canoes spend probably 95% of thier time
under shelter. So if you desire to use natural, ( we are wooden canoe builders after-all)
I think you should do so. I am sure you will be happy with either .
Cheers
and have been very happy with it. Canoes spend probably 95% of thier time
under shelter. So if you desire to use natural, ( we are wooden canoe builders after-all)
I think you should do so. I am sure you will be happy with either .
Cheers
I've only used plastic myself (had a bunch left over from the first canoe, so why not use it on the second?) but caning a seat doesn't take that long. I'd say if you want to use natural, use it--even if it rots out in a decade (which I don't know that it will) you can always re-cane. Strippers require a certain amount of maintenance anyway.
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