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aab
Ron spent some time emphasizing the significance of an accurate midline. So, after some spokeshave practice, The HURON CRUISER began its construction with a centre line carefully scribed on the stems.
Date: 09/21/2004
Views: 2178
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aac
The stems have to be shaped at each end of the canoe to receive the planking. Here I'm checking for the correct angle with a "Fairing Strip".
Date: 09/21/2004
Views: 1681
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aad
Nailing the first (bottom) strip to the mold. (All others will be stapled.) The strip at the top of the picture is only temporary - to hold the station molds secure
Date: 09/22/2004
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aaf
After fastening each strip the excess glue is wiped off.
Date: 09/22/2004
Views: 1631
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aag
Cleaning the glue from the inside as we go. Ron says this will save a lot of work later.
Date: 09/22/2004
Views: 1562
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aah
Here I am inserting a design inlay. This is a customizing feature that will show on both the inside and outside of the canoe.
Date: 09/22/2004
Views: 1669
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aai
Another shot of the design inlay with temporary "pressure strips".
Date: 09/22/2004
Views: 1669
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aaj
Using the "fairing strip" again at the stern to determine the exact angle of cut on the inner stems
Date: 09/25/2004
Views: 1532
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aak
A nice view of the "design inlay" strips.
Date: 09/25/2004
Views: 1513
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aal
Starting to take shape. I love the lines of this boat!
Date: 09/25/2004
Views: 1478
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aam
I now have to shape the remainder of the stem piece to receive the rest of the planking. Here I'm once again using the 'fairing strip' to determine the correct angle.
Date: 09/27/2004
Views: 1489
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aan
Up until now, we've fastened strips to both sides of the canoe. At this point, I will only be doing one side, and the strips will begin to overlap. They will be trimmed later to the centre line.
Date: 09/27/2004
Views: 1481
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aao
Glue. Wipe. Glue. Wipe. It's all coming together - one strip at a time!
Date: 09/27/2004
Views: 1522
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aap
Although I am only fastening strips to one side, I have to select a matching piece for the opposite side. It is measured, numbered and put aside until later.
Date: 10/20/2004
Views: 1455
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aar
Piece by piece!
Date: 10/20/2004
Views: 1481
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aaq
One side almost complete. You can see how these strips project past the centre line. They'll be cut later.
Date: 10/20/2004
Views: 1528
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aas
Attaching the 'hanging strips'. These are short pieces that form the sheer lines at the bow and stern.
Date: 10/20/2004
Views: 1523
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aat
With some help and instruction from George, Ron's assistant, I'm drawing the centre line for cutting.
Date: 10/26/2004
Views: 1473
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