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Bill, just for my curiosity: are these smooth, general-purpose, staples? Or are they ribbed like ring nails for greater holding power...

It's probably home built, but identifying the builder could be quite a challenge. Does the seller know anything about it, or since it's...

I believe I have 6 or 7 canoes listed on an index card at home.....silly but true. Only a few have numbers.

I started to. So far there is a sample size of three.

Not sure if anyone has collected Whistle Wing numbers? I believe have a list somewhere. My recollection is that some of them do not have...

Not sure if anyone has collected Whistle Wing numbers? I believe have a list somewhere. My recollection is that some of them do not have...

So....finally back to this. The Whistle Wing bow seat cleat is exactly 4 inches below the inside rail. The cleat is very different than...

This is my opinion, so be warned. Strip built canoes look really good which is a plus for furniture use. Compared to a canvas covered...

This is my opinion, so be warned. Strip built canoes look really good which is a plus for furniture use. Compared to a canvas covered...

Thank you so much! I found something out I didn't know. I really can't imagine cutting it to make a bed and will probably have to keep...

Nice! It’s a strip built canoe, probably home built by someone. Looks like a good candidate for a bed! There are a lot of books out...

Nice! It’s a strip built canoe, probably home built by someone. Looks like a good candidate for a bed! There are a lot of books out...

Hello! I have been looking for a non-functional wooden canoe to build my baby boy a bed out of. We own a campground and thought it would...

The messages and pictures at the link below can be a good place to start. Good luck with the project, Benson...

Hi, Restoring 1941 OT 18' Guide. Not sure how the stem, inner & outer gunnels and deck plates are tied together as they are rotted...