Illustrated Guide to Wood Strip Canoe Building

By Susan Van Leuven

Book Overview

A detailed guide to building a custom wood strip canoe, featuring step-by-step instructions, color photos, and expert techniques.
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The Illustrated Guide to Wood Strip Canoe Building provides a comprehensive look at constructing a lightweight, durable, and visually stunning canoe using the sheathed strip method. Designed for novice and experienced builders alike, this guide covers every stage of the process, from mold setup and wood strip assembly to epoxy resin application, fiberglassing, and finishing techniques. With extensive illustrations, color photographs, and detailed instructions, readers can confidently create a high-quality canoe suited to their specific needs. A range of alternative methods is presented for customization, along with source lists for canoe plans, materials, and tools.

Key Features:
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- Step-by-step instructions for building a wood strip canoe
- Covers mold setup, hull assembly, fiberglassing, and finishing
- Includes color photographs and detailed line drawings
- Provides alternative techniques for customization
- Features a resource guide for plans, tools, and materials

For woodworking enthusiasts and DIY boat builders, The Illustrated Guide to Wood Strip Canoe Building is an essential resource for crafting a professional-quality canoe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764305379
• ISBN13: 9780764305375
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 11.3" x 8.9"