Recent content by Robin

That’s some great stuff happening at your school, both those projects should be good learning experiences for the students. The tiny house could lead to some real life changing results, both for the students and recipients. Fighting the elements makes for a tough environment to learn in, I hope...

The green canoe is a 16’ Chestnut Cruiser, just a narrower version of the Chestnut Prospector. Above it it that 1920’s era 16’ Chestnut pleasure canoe with the same “Prospector” stem.

Yea, not yet. 😉

Headwaters Canoe, We have a neat comparison of three different canoes of the same model in the shop this week - probably the most famous model: the 16' Prospector. On the left side of the first photo is a 16' Prospector built by Chestnut. We don't know which form this was built on at Chestnut...

Nice trip report. I have done a few trips in and around that area, but my last trips were mostly north around circuit 77. Thanks for pleasant memories.

I am lucky to have a single car garage attached to side of my house that I have converted into a canoe shop with heat. I have been off and on busy this fall working on a few projects that I mentioned on the site previously. This old Wenonah Spirt11 is finished and I was supposed to deliver it to...

Well, I went with Jim’s suggestion and picked up a set. I went with a bigger dowel and carefully drilled out new holes with a hand power drill. Not perfect but pretty good. I used some Titebond III and clamps. My repair is the bottom frame, hopefully with age the new replacement part will...

At what point is our current administration going to admit his policy of open membership has serious faults. The site is being hacked on a regular basis, maybe a little less freestyle and a little more finding out what guys like “guidestartup80” know about canoes. I embarrassed and disappointed...

A unique owner operated solo woodshop, he can build you a canoe, beautiful hand crafted paddles and more, mostly by hand with minimal power tools. https://www.lastarrowwoodshop.com/ I’m not sure if this link will work but I really liked this paddle with the deer horn attached as a rock guard...

If I were to do this on a regular basis I would have both. I only need four I” holes, once those center points give me the spot to drill I’ll be good. Getting a 1” deep hole close enough shouldn’t be a problem. That’s why someone invented sandpaper and a file.

Haha, I probably didn’t explain my problem correctly. I need to make a new section for the canoe seat in the picture. The new piece will be held in place at each end with dowels and glue. I will need to drill somewhat precise holes in the new piece to match the existing holes in the old frame so...

Thank You Jim, perfect.

I need to make a replacement part for a canoe seat. Cutting it down to size is no problem but I’m wondering if anyone knows a simple procedure to line up the holes for the dowels. I don’t have a drill press, just hand tools. Thanks

I replaced my old candle lantern last year with this newer model. I like having a candlelight atmosphere in my canvas tent. I carry a headlamp but prefer the candle when appropriate. I also have a Stonebridge like Pseudonym. Sometimes I just burn a candle.

His son lives (or lived last I knew) in Patten, Maine. He sold his paddles out of his garage and on consignment at the Patten Hardware. I have his phone number for anyone interested.