Rails, Seats, Decks
The next steps involve completely custom pieces- the rails, seats, and decks. There were no plans to these pieces, nor did i know exactly how long, wide, etc. they had to be. Check it out…
Cant see much now, but 51 clamps later, my inwhales (inside rails) were epoxied on.
The inside rails strengthen the canoe both lengthwise and width wise.
Testing the seats into place.
Test fitting the decks into place while making sure my cherry accent strip remains directly in the middle.
The decks, made of curly maple and cherry.
Wedging into place...
- Caning is complete!
The seats are done…now it’s back to the gunnels. FInally I epoxied on the outside gunnels. sanded them, and now it’s time for the decks to be put into place.
Cleaning up the ooze out of epoxy filler to make my life easier when it comes time to sanding.
The deck in place and clamped.
I guess all i have to say now is that I have alot of sanding ahead of me… I’m excited to finally have some of the pieces on…
Thanks for checkin in. : )
