Michael Graessle
Enthusiastic about Wooden Canoes
I have begun the tear down of my 1924 OT OTCA. I have attached a copy of the build record for reference.
I have questions regarding which ribs to purchase and the deck structure. Looking at Island Fall product list, which rib to I have: white cedar or the other straight rib? I think I will have 6 ribs and a whole bunch of rib tips to replace.
What is the stem made out of? I will have to scarf in a new tip for that as well.
Additionally, when I removed the front deck, the last 4-5 inches of the inner gunwales came with it. I seems it was straight cut and not scarfed. Should I scarf new sections in or just replace the original. Finally, it appears there was some bracing installed under the deck, is this normal or was this put in place to reinforce the chopped gunwales?
Michael
I have questions regarding which ribs to purchase and the deck structure. Looking at Island Fall product list, which rib to I have: white cedar or the other straight rib? I think I will have 6 ribs and a whole bunch of rib tips to replace.
What is the stem made out of? I will have to scarf in a new tip for that as well.
Additionally, when I removed the front deck, the last 4-5 inches of the inner gunwales came with it. I seems it was straight cut and not scarfed. Should I scarf new sections in or just replace the original. Finally, it appears there was some bracing installed under the deck, is this normal or was this put in place to reinforce the chopped gunwales?
Michael