Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Boat Builders and Repair :: Essential tools...
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bumabu |
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Arkansas Man |
What other if any tools would be essential? Let me know what you think? |
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airmorse |
And a good working table is a must. It also must be at the right height, so you are not bending over your work so much and putting strain on your lower back. |
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canoedog |
I second the never enough clamps part. Make sure you have plenty of c-clamps. I am building mine with bead and cove. I have heard from others that they just bevel the strips as they go. Anybody have experience doing that? Also, time is the one thing I don't have enough of! Canoedog |
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Bannock |
I also had an old fashion can opener, the kind that makes the "V" hole for pouring, and blunted the point a bit. This was a great tool for removing staples. An often over looked tool is a "worry chair". It can be any type of chair that you like, as long as it stays in your work place and is comfortable to you. Something old with character is usually best. This is for sitting on when you're admiring your work, contemplating your next step, or for simply worrying. Extremely sharp, great quailty sissors for cutting fiberglass. Old clothes to wear when you get to expoxying. Cardboard for the floor. Lots of mixing cans of various sizes. Measuring pumps on epoxy and hardener. Stir sticks. Some kind of repirator. |
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Woodbender |
Been there done that got the tee shirt. |
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overthehill |
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Woodbender |
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Cedarboy |
Better yet take one of their classes if you have time, also priceless. cedarboy Again not affiliated just a very happy customer. |
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bumabu |
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Arkansas Man |
Is that the same 44 page Art of building the cedar strip canoe that you can purchase with the plans? or something different? I am just wondering if I need to purchase that or just the plans> Bruce |
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jdevries |
Looking back at my notes, here are a few tool additions: A couple of hand planes in different sizes. My Craftsman 3D sander came in real handy. Bungee cords - I used them to squeeze the strips together between the forms and staples. A coping saw and razor knife to stitch the ends together. A lazer level - helped tremendously in tuning the form. Painters tape - I used it on all the forms to help keep the glue from sticking to the forms. |
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Cedarboy |
Yes it is the same info. I got this book with my first set of plans. I have made notes all over mine. I love my 38, I hope you do too. CB Be warned, building can get into your blood. Just finished a boat and I already have at least 2 or 3 I want to build. Best piece of advice is have fun and be proud of what you accomplish. |