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How to Build a Canoe

What is a cedar-strip canoe, anyway? The basic idea behind a cedar-strip canoe is to make a hull of narrow wood strips, each one glued to the next with ordinary carpenter's glue, and then cover the ...
I remember watching an aging Dick Schafrath toss 80-pound canoes onto the upper tiers of a trailer without breaking a sweat. I decided then and there I wanted to grow up to be like him − wrangling ...
Discover how to build a functional, transparent kayak using natural materials and common household supplies. Watch step-by-step as branches are crafted into a sturdy kayak frame, wrapped with clear ...