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aab
So, we had Ray,working with Jurek Okon, start by making a set of stem bending jigs which would allow us to produce stems well ahead of setting up the molds.
Date: 04/19/2004
Views: 1798
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aaa
All of the canoes and kayaks start with a set of plans-it does take some time to get used to "reading" them and then to determine the sequencing of the operations to be followed.
Date: 04/30/2004
Views: 1616
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aac
The plans took me some time to figure out. It's a good thing that Ron was there to explain it to me.
Date: 04/30/2004
Views: 1465
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aad
Marking out the locations for the molds
Date: 04/30/2004
Views: 1447
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aae
Marking out the locations for the molds
Date: 04/30/2004
Views: 1496
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aag
This was a crucial point of installing the molds as they had to be completely squared and centered on the strongback. Variances of an eighth of an inch could potentially affect the shape of the canoe
Date: 05/01/2004
Views: 1510
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aah
The molds after they are assembled. What an exciting feeling to finally see the shape of the canoe.
Date: 05/01/2004
Views: 1621
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aai
At this stage, a strip of cedar if nailed onto the mold to center and stabilize each mold. It will be removed after several strips are placed on the mold.
Date: 05/01/2004
Views: 1528
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aaf
It was exciting to finally put the molds on the strongback. I could start to see the outline of a canoe at this point
Date: 05/01/2004
Views: 1413
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aaj
After a short but interesting lesson on using the spokeshave, I set out trimming the outer stem to accommodate the strips. The strips must lay flush with the outer stem. This was not as easy as it looks because I was nervous I would trim too much off.
Date: 05/04/2004
Views: 1551
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aak
Using the fairing batten helped in determining how much wood to carve as well as the angle to cut.
Date: 05/04/2004
Views: 1423
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aal
The first strip! The plans call for installing the first strip at the 'knuckle line' as opposed to the shear line. It will be interesting to see how the strips lay at the curves below.
Date: 05/04/2004
Views: 1464
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aam
Installing the accent strip.
Date: 05/07/2004
Views: 1464
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aan
Admiring my handiwork
Date: 05/07/2004
Views: 1496
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aao
Checking for glue on the inside
Date: 05/07/2004
Views: 1491
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aap
The work was made easier having my brother in law help with the sharp turns at the bow and stern stems.
Date: 05/13/2004
Views: 1463
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aaq
My dad helping my close up the first half of the hull.
Date: 05/15/2004
Views: 1575
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aar
Almost at the centerline
Date: 05/15/2004
Views: 1576
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