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Canoecraft: A Harrowsmith Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip Construction

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This is the first book to get before all other boatbuilding texts. Ted and Merilyn have so clearly illustrated,both in words and pictures building a stripper, someone with ten thumbs will produce a thing of beauty.

There are probably six or seven different books and magazine articles that describe the building process in detail, but this is the one that is THE STANDARD and is, by far, the most interesting and complete. It includes plan dimensions for six or eight canoes, but most will spend the $40 or so to send away for full-size plans and avoid having to loft them yourself. It is also a book that is enjoyable to browse and read even if you are not building. But after doing so, you'll get the bug and spend the next four months in your garage like I did. Very theraputic

I have built the PROSPECTOR and the REDBIRD. The information in this book is accurate and easy to understand. I researched books before selecting CANOECRAFT and have found it the best source of information and guidance. Several times I have been stopped by people who are interested in my canoes. When they ask where I got my plans and instructions, I tell them about CANOECRAFT by Moores and Mohr. Thank you Ted and Merilyn.

I have build the Redbird canoe. The book was almost perfect to help me building. Some minor details were left to my own fantasy. It was very hard to understand the special terminology and translate it (I talk and think in dutch). The result is great however. I can advise everybody who is thinking about building a strip canoe to read this book first. All issues , possible problems, step by step plans, measurements etc. are adequately handled in this book.

A great book for any craftsmen. Gives all the info needed. You couldn't make a canoe without it.

Canoecraft provides a wide variety canoe designs for building. Historical pictures show canoe shops with proud workers. Warning: I've used the strongback as suggested in this book and ended up with a slightly warped, but paddleable boat.

A very informative book. I plan to build a stripper in the near future and this book supplied me with the information that I was needing and also clear step by step instructions.
Very fast delivery time to receive the book also.

I used this book to build a canoe and the book was a great guide.

This is exactly what my husband was looking for! He wants to build a few canoes and this shows you every part of how to do that!