Can't hurt to learn something new. I will adventure into the weaving world when the time comes and see how I do. First I believe I need to rebuild the seats. Without taking the seats apart I believe that dry rot has taken over. I will know more when I actually do take them apart. I must admit that taking on the weaving is going to require a few youtube videos and perhaps a few good articles and books on exactly how to do it. "This Old Canoe" seems to touch on this decently. I will start there. Thanks for the kind words RickR!
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Chestnut Chum Restoration or is it a Chestnut "Doe"
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I've weaved 5 seats so far. One I busted the frame, learning curve. I followed GilPatrick's book. I used the imitation cane on them and figured out that I had to weave them loose. More comfortable that way. Natural cane should stretch some. I enjoyed the weaving. I could sit and watch TV while I did it.
Your canoe is looking good.
Your canoe is looking good.
Well, admittedly I did not do a very good job of updating Canoetripping with my project. I also did not film all that much. I had taken plenty of photos and there were enough video clips that I was able to put together a short Youtube video from the day I acquired the canoe until most recently when I completed the restoration. I am happy with the results. In a recent conversation with Patrick Corry we both blame Robin Lauer for our new expensive hobbies. Here is the link:
Very nice restoration and video.
Thank you Glenn. Already lining up other projects since I think I have caught the restoration bug!
Wow, not sure how I missed this thread, awesome job! On the seat question.....I had found an old chestnut that had been fiberglassed over. I think it was a pal, but hard to tell. The interior was still original, and the seats were wooden slats. I was told that these were options for bush canoes, because they never needed maintenance. They were bolted directly to the gunwales as well.
I really liked those slat seats, found them quite comfortable, and they were always dry too, and actually quite light.
I really liked those slat seats, found them quite comfortable, and they were always dry too, and actually quite light.
Haha, if I had some small part in starting the fire I’ll take the credit, you have both done some really nice work. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do mine.
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My Pal has the slat seats.
You're right about them being dry and comfortable especially when leaning. Mine are attached to the gunwales with hangers/spacers though; bolted directly to the gunwale would give a very high centre of gravity wouldn't it?
Bruce
My Pal has the slat seats.
You're right about them being dry and comfortable especially when leaning. Mine are attached to the gunwales with hangers/spacers though; bolted directly to the gunwale would give a very high centre of gravity wouldn't it?
Bruce
Thanks Rob. Appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing if she floats. However it will not be this weekend like I thought it might....winds will be much too strong for my target destinations.
Slat seats sure seem like they make a lot of sense.
Those pesky Maine winds!
I gotta say, after about Day 3 on a trip they have my bony butt begging for mercy.....
Very nice video and restoration! Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Well done!
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