I like the Canoecraft book and I feel it's pretty complete. I struggle a
little bit with the sequence of the book though in that I don't think it
lines up with the actual sequence of building the boat. Although the
production quality isn't as good, I would augment with Gil Gilpatricks,
"Building a Woodstip Canoe." It's cheap, and his techniques are a little
simpler, but he walks you through the process in a much more linear fashion.
There are also some additional plans in this book.

As afar as the garage goes, by the time you get to the fiberglassing stage,
the weather should be warm enough to cure epoxy with ambient temperatures.

Keith Hazen

"Alex" wrote in message
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Hello,

I am interested in building a woodstrip canoe and have been reading the
book, Canoecraft, as my main reference. I have a couple questions if
someone can help me.

1. Is this book sufficient alone to guide me in building a canoe? I'm a
beginner woodworker and will be using the tool list to help me buy the
right equipment/materials. Also, I don't want to get halfway through the
project and realize a crucial part of the book isn't explained well.

2. I'm also concerned about my building area. Right now, the only space
I have available is in my garage. However, the garage isn't exactly
"sealed" from weather. While I'm not worried about rain getting in, it is
unheated and there are a couple holes where you can see the sky from
inside. Living in Ohio, temperature can range from hot to cold pretty
quickly. Earlier this week, it was in the upper 60's, and this morning
there was snow on the ground. Are temperature changes of this nature
going to effect the construction? What about humidity as spring kicks
unto full gear?

Those are my two main questions right now. I'm still in the research
phase to figure out if I can even do this. I'd appreciate any help on
these two questions, or any other general advice you may be able to offer.

Thanks!
Alex