Tack sources

[Coanbu]

I will be getting some tacks soon and was wondering if anyone had any opinions on the the ones from Lee Valley vs the ones Noah's? The price difference is trivial and the former are Brass and the latter are Copper.

 

[Dave Osborn]

Not sure what Noah’s or Lee Vally have for sale, but most of us order brass canoe racks from Northwoods Canoe, Island Falls Canoe, or factory direct from D. B. Gurney.

 

[Andre Cloutier]

makes no difference, but i would buy from Noahs likely you will need more supplies and they have it all, unlike Lee Valley

 

[Rollin Thurlow]

I have not seen Noah's tacks, but on their web site they describe their "Canoe Tacks" as "copper cut tacks". A copper cut tack is not a canoe tack. The taper on a canoe tack is much different and clinches much different.
Maybe their "Canoe Tacks" do have the proper taper and beveled point but I would check before buying any. Maybe someone that has used them can clarify how good they are for canoe tacks.

 

[Andre Cloutier]

they are brass ive bought them when ive run out, they repackage them but im assuming they are gurney

 

[MGC]

To put it all in focus, here are tacks, brass and copper from the sources mentioned in this thread.

 

[Coanbu]

Noah's is out of stock and did not know when they would be getting more in.

 

[Dave Osborn]

https://www.wooden-canoes.com/canoes/materials/hardware/