Any thoughts on using an exsiting canoe as a mold for building a wood
and canvas canoe? I have limited time, and money and I thought this
my be a shortcut. Obviously not kosher for the pure traditionalist.
- Nick

On 27 May 2007 21:01:40 -0700, "
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Why do you want the wood and canvas product?

Any thoughts on using an exsiting canoe as a mold for building a wood
and canvas canoe? I have limited time, and money and I thought this
my be a shortcut. Obviously not kosher for the pure traditionalist.
- Nick

Human bevaviour: Bestiality with a brain

On 27 May 2007 21:01:40 -0700, "
wrote:

Any thoughts on using an exsiting canoe as a mold for building a wood
and canvas canoe? I have limited time, and money and I thought this
my be a shortcut. Obviously not kosher for the pure traditionalist.
- Nick

Low cost wood and canvas kayaks were built without a mold on a keelson
strip, fixing three or four ribs, then strakes.

What's the mold's purpose?

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

Why do you want the wood and canvas product?

I think they are beautiful boats, and I would like the challenge of
building one. It would strech my existing carpentry skills.

The molds purpose is was initialy to make mass production possible.
In the construction phase the metal bands help you place the ribs, and
cinch the nails when you attach the ribs.

What are strakes?

-Nick Porter


Low cost wood and canvas kayaks were built without a mold on a keelson
strip, fixing three or four ribs, then strakes.

What's the mold's purpose?

Sometimes called stringers or longerons etc., etc. these laths connect
the bow plate, the stern plate, the ribs/frames and fix to the bent
frames if fitted.

Brian W

On 28 May 2007 10:55:58 -0700, "
wrote:

The molds purpose is was initialy to make mass production possible.
In the construction phase the metal bands help you place the ribs, and
cinch the nails when you attach the ribs.

What are strakes?

-Nick Porter


Low cost wood and canvas kayaks were built without a mold on a keelson
strip, fixing three or four ribs, then strakes.

What's the mold's purpose?