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Congratulations, the Old Town with serial number 33901 is a 17 foot long, AA (or top) grade, HW model with red western cedar planking...

Finally got back to being the canoe home. After a better look the serial number is 33901. Any new information would be appreciated!

Well, and the human eye can be trained to exact precision.

This is what I've been up to lately. It's a 14.5 or so solo canoe. The form started life as an 18' Penn Yan guide. After one 18'...

Thanks Jim for that Rushton detail. I have seen a Rushton stem band with an end shaped to a "pointed" bullet shape, but not the one you...

My plan is to work around the Old Town logo as best I can.

My plan is to work around the Old Town logo as best I can.

My time with the canoe this summer is limited (hence the 5 a.m. start), but maybe in the future I’ll have the time and energy to strip...

if it helps, here's what the finish looks like, including where I've scraped it, so you can see the texture of what I've removed.

Dave, thanks for your thoughts. I can’t visualize what you’re suggesting. Do you have an image or drawing to help me understand? I’m...

Pat, I know you are probably committed to the chosen end of the band. But I am compelled to say. I have used the bullet about an inch...

Love it! Keep posting pictures along the way please.

I think that is the right sentiment. No business is easy and theirs was/is certainly not. We are fortunate that they continue to pursue...

Yes, quarter sawn American Sycamore. It’s a species that is very common where I live, typically found along watercourses and lowlands...

Sycamore?? Cool figure in the wood!