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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.829
EAN: 9781552093429
Edition: 2nd
ISBN: 1552093425
Label: Firefly Books
Manufacturer: Firefly Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: September 02, 2000
Publisher: Firefly Books
Studio: Firefly Books
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Product Description:
Known internationally as 'the Bible of canoe building,' "Canoecraft" is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. The best-selling how-to guide has been completely revised and expanded, and master canoe builder Ted Moores again infuses the pages with the experience and wisdom acquired over almost three decades. His step-by-step instructions, generously illustrated with new photographs and diagrams and incorporated into an accessible fresh design, will allow even the beginner to create a reasonably priced classic. North America's leading builder of woodstrip/epoxy canoes, Moores is a longtime teacher of wooden-boat construction as well. With students who have ranged in age from 11 to 87, Moores has discovered that all have been motivated by the same dream: to build something beautiful and functional.
"Canoecraft" is the road map to that dream. In it, Moores offers comprehensive instructions for the first-time builder and, with the second-time builder in mind, includes a larger variety of canoe plans - five of which are brand-new. In this edition, each plan is presented as a traditional table of offsets. Moores has also added a series of builder's tips and new techniques and an entire chapter on carving a paddle, the perfect accompaniment to your handcrafted canoe. His message is straightforward: When good materials are used and simple steps performed with care, professional results are sure to follow.
Whether your goal is to build a general-purpose recreational canoe, an efficient modern tripping canoe or a full-decked fast-cruising canoe with walnut veneer, "Canoecraft" can help you make it happen.
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The book is ok in terms of content and "how-to", but I could get all that information for free from personal blogs and youtube. The reason I bought this book is that I thought it included PLANS, which it did NOT. So for me, this book was totally useless. Ticks me off because the description on Amazon could have stated this and saved me the money.
I would recommend buying Gil Gilpatricks book instead. His book has plans, and the instructions are every bit as good as this one.
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I purchase "Building a Srip Canoe" by Gilpatrick at the same time as this book. These two books really compliment each other. I find that designs in the book to be very pleasing to look at as well as functional. The photography is decent and everything is laid out in an easy to follow manner.
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If you're looking for COMPLETE, step=by-step instructions for building a strip canoe, then this is the book to buy! It will assist both the novice and the pro. I have built one canoe, without the help of a resource such as this - wish I had it then! I've learning many new, quality-assuring techniques for the next canoe I am building.
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You can absolutely build a strip canoe using this book alone, another review to the contrary notwithstanding. A number of designs are presented, along with well-illustrated building techniques. My review title refers to the fact that the book covers all phases of building and finishing, not that all possible alternative techniques are covered.
Personally, what I think makes this book worth its weight in gold are the details - e.g., close-ups of strip fitting, gunwale sections, practical ... Read More
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I am female, I built the redbird 20 yrs ago. It is the most awesome paddle. It has been to Minnesota, Columbia river, etc. I found the directions clear and easy, I lofted the stations, did everything. The most difficulty I had was the fiberglassing: Colorado winters get cold and the epoxy clouded some on the outside. The shop couldn't keep up with the cold. This book also guides you through design features that help you build the shape for the funtion you desire. After 20 yrs, this book is still ... Read More
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