chipfitzgerald
Curious about Wooden Canoes
Restoration work is progressing nicely but at a snails pace on my 1913 OT Charles River 17 due to career and family distractions. I have a few questions for the forum:
1. Does anyone know the color formula for the dark red paint used by OT in 1913 or during that time period?
2. 90% of the ribs are broken and must be replaced. Everything I read discusses tapering the ribs. However, the ribs on my OT CR 17 are not tapered. I'm leaning towards not tapering but curious as to benefits of tapering. Any thoughts?
3. The original planking was red cedar and is very brittle - dangerously brittle. What is a suitable replacement and why, red or white cedar?
4. Does anyone know of any Michigan sources for cedar planking?
5. The original planks where attached with copper tacks. What are the pros and cons of using copper vs. brass tacks?
Chip
1. Does anyone know the color formula for the dark red paint used by OT in 1913 or during that time period?
2. 90% of the ribs are broken and must be replaced. Everything I read discusses tapering the ribs. However, the ribs on my OT CR 17 are not tapered. I'm leaning towards not tapering but curious as to benefits of tapering. Any thoughts?
3. The original planking was red cedar and is very brittle - dangerously brittle. What is a suitable replacement and why, red or white cedar?
4. Does anyone know of any Michigan sources for cedar planking?
5. The original planks where attached with copper tacks. What are the pros and cons of using copper vs. brass tacks?
Chip