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The Opeongo Aerial hammock is quite comfortable. The slackline type suspension results in a drum-tight, flat lay. I find it quite...

Here’s what Patten, Maine will look like Monday, a lot of Subaru’s.

One more amazing occurance in the natural world. I do think it is gaze-worthy. But keep in mind there are so many smaller "miracles"...

Glenn, my friend suggests that the nitric acid process works well on cherry and walnut also. After seeing his process I find that...

What a great result! Very nice and shapely paddle. Can’t go wrong with cherry.

Thanks all! As for the weight, I thinned the blade down perhaps too much and expect it may be a bit delicate. I left it a little...

Thanks everyone for following and commenting. Rick, I must admit this is my first exposure to the process. There is no stain...

Update: I finished the paddle; my first curly maple. I'm very happy with the weight and feel, though undecided about the grip. I...

I have also set up my 10'x12' tarp (A frame style) over my Opeongo Aerial 1 hammock. The hammock is quite comfortable, and with it's...

Yes, it’s a first generation X Mid 1person. Since i don’t carry trekking poles while canoeing I made some 48” segmented fiberglass...

Nearly always as an A frame. I often set the tarp over, or partially over my tent to create a 'porch', or protected entry. Here, on...

I have never had a truly lightweight paddle, so I don't really obsess over weight. That said, various maple species are similar in...

Too cold to paint my w/c project, so I'll make the first paddle with the new (1952 vintage- same as me) bandsaw added to the shop. I'm...

On any winter day here in Maine, it’s cloudy, windy and cold. And dark. Eclipse smeeclipse, why drive north for two hours to watch it...

Yes, I am hoping to be on Fish Pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area, ADKs, NY on the 8th. I generally prefer to be there on weekdays only...