Ted Moores of Bear Mountain Boats has had a huge impact on the growth of wood strip canoes. His book, CanoeCraft, is a key part of modern strip-built boats. Ted retired from boatbuilding a few years ago, but his influence still lives on. Ted’s wife, Joan Barrett, made this really cool video to honor Ted’s…
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Nick Schade embarks on a new project commissioned to build a Petrel strip. Unlike previous extensive documentation, he plans a more overview-style approach. He selects Western Red Cedar, avoiding book-matching to create random-colored strips. Experimenting with 3/16-inch Cove and bead sets, he meticulously checks strip thickness before adding the bead. His detailed explanations demonstrate a passion for craftsmanship and experimentation in boat building.
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