By Sally on November 12, 2017
By
Lorne Swarthout
On Wednesday the canoe building crew finally sculpted the upswept bow and stern lines of the Traveler. The canoe we are building is now looking more like the graceful, lithe craft it will be in a couple of months. The balance of Wednesday’s session was spent in smoothing out the interior. Our next step, once that is complete, will be fiberglassing the inside.
We will be working again on Sunday, 11/12 and Wednesday 12/15, from noon to 4:00. Everyone welcome to join us.
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By Sally on October 30, 2017
We put another coat of epoxy on the canoe this afternoon. It is looking shiny!
Lorne will be in
on Tuesday morning (with Jean-Noel) to set the canoe up on its bottom so we can begin working on the inside. Lorne will be away for a week, beginning
on Wednesday. Jean-Noel, Nancy and Peter all know what is going on and can direct work
on Wednesday and Sunday.
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By Sally on October 18, 2017
By
Lorne Swarthout
On Wednesday a large VCB volunteer crew went to work to smooth down the outside of our cedar strip canoe. All (or most of) the flats of the 3/4″ strips are becoming part of a gently rounded hull. Planes and scrapers and sandpaper and elbow grease were our tools. Happy conversation energized us.
On Sunday afternoon the canoe hull was given more vigorous sanding to turn its faceted surface into a smooth cedar skin.
Next boatbuilding sessions will be Wednesday and Sunday, 12:00 to 4:00.
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By Sally on October 2, 2017
By
Lorne Swarthout
On Sunday a spirited crew of boatbuilders completed the planking of the canoe hull. As the last sliver of red cedar was fitted in place a big cheer went up. We also epoxied the outside stems in place. What lies ahead is caressing this thin cedar egg shell to make it ready for glass cloth and epoxy resin. This clear finish will make the rich white-pink-tan-brown colors of the cedar pop. Boatbuilding will continue this Wednesday, Oct. 4, but there will be no canoe work on Sunday, Oct. 8.
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By Sally on September 29, 2017
By
Lorne Swarthout
On Wednesday a strong crew of volunteer boatbuilders added ten more strips to the canoe. We now have 30 on each side, and the “football” in the center is getting smaller and smaller. We also began planing and sanding the hull, knocking off the high spots. Next steps: complete the smoothing of the cedar exterior and fit the outside ash stems on bow and stern. We will be working next Sunday and next Wednesday, 12:00-4:00. All volunteers welcome.
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