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I will admit that I like the curved thwart... seems like the easiest solution if it gives you the clearance you need. Only $30 on their...

Old Town had great customer service as of ~2019. I emailed them about an Old Town canoe from the 80s and they came back with info and...

Hi BavMid Well come to the site ! I don't have specs for your Old Town. I'm sure they can be found. Have you tried Old Town ? If...

Thanks, much appreciated guys

Here is a link directly to the post where Jim Dodd pictures the bungee cord clamps...

Thanks Cruiser ! I corrected it, I think ? The link on the first page, down aways, shows the Bungee cord design, that the Other, Jim...

Jim, I think you messed up the second link, it doesn't seem to go to the other JDs clamps.

Yes. A Worm drive is definitely over kill, and a beast when cutting that many strips ! Yes a on the clamps . Spring clamps ! You may...

Jim, As for the skilsaw method, I will definitely try it for the next build. However, I may need to purchase a different skilsaw. The...

Jim, That's a good tip. I've run all my strips through the router for the first side. I'll setup so they go between the router bit and...

I like the skill saw setup also. Not my best look, but it is quick and easy, well other then my trying to get my back to straighten up...

A tip when Bead and coving your strips. Run your strips Between the fence and the router bit. First pass will true your strips to...

Be sure you Skilsaw, is rated for at leas 13 AMPs. Most now days are 15 AMP. The Skilsaw method is night and day better than a Band...

I went and purchased a bandsaw in hopes of having less wood waste because of its thin blade, however it was a disaster when I tried...