I wish I could get him going on it again. He says it is too hot right now which is true but it wasn't a few months ago. We should have bought the seat. I had no idea what I was doing but it has held up. It don't look as nice now as your DH but it has been used for the past few years. If I can find a picture I will send it. It is where we go camping right now.
Originally Posted by leatheflea
Originally Posted by Quilter54
My DH made one about 7 yrs. ago. I did the caning on for the seat. I guess that is what you call it. I was amazed as he built it. I never thought I would say a canoe was beautiful but these homemade ones are. He has a kayak started but hasn't worked on it in quite some time. I think your DH is a little bit bigger. Our only has a middle seat which is okay with me because I don't go in canoes in Florida with the gators.
Originally Posted by leatheflea
Made from strips of cedar that were 16' long 3/4" wide and 1/4" thick.
He'll like doing the Kayak they are much easier, because the inside doesn't have to be Pretty. Ask your honey if he knows Ross Liedy. Thats my BIL, he's big in the strip kayak world. We didn't cane the seats, purchased them already made. That was the only thing he didn't make. The strips he made from cedar boards that he planed and grooved. Would love to see your canoe!