fred capenos
Canoe Pilot
Does anyone know if Old Town beveled the inwales on a 1917 OTCA 17 feet long? These appear to be original and they are square. Lots of tumblehome
on this model. Thanks Fred
on this model. Thanks Fred
Bevel
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Michael Grace
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Inwales and outwales were chamfered (beveled) on AA-grade OTCAs during this era. I've seen CS-grade OTCAs that had the square edge that you describe.
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fred capenos
Canoe Pilot
Thank ya Michael,
This OTCA is a CS grade and the wales are big. (15/16 x 3/4} I made a set of inwales without the 12 degree bevel but they just didn't look right. And the thwart's and one seat would have had a large gap under the rail on the outside without some hand fitting. Soooo- after one of the new rails broke at a splice, I've decided to change it's pedigree to AA. I have some leftover 18 ft. Mahogany to use up, so bevel it shall be.
Fred
This OTCA is a CS grade and the wales are big. (15/16 x 3/4} I made a set of inwales without the 12 degree bevel but they just didn't look right. And the thwart's and one seat would have had a large gap under the rail on the outside without some hand fitting. Soooo- after one of the new rails broke at a splice, I've decided to change it's pedigree to AA. I have some leftover 18 ft. Mahogany to use up, so bevel it shall be.
Fred
