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