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Hen’s teeth. Check with Robert Ross. They used to be available back in the day in the same and similar form as storm window hardware.

Dave: Yeah, I don't intend to do it. But you don't know stuff until you ask.

I agree with the reply that Alan gave to this message in the canoetripping.net forum. A search for something like square end canoe...

Hello everyone, this year I suddenly wanted to build a flat tailed canoe. It's not just pointed on both sides, but with a 90 centimeter...

Howie, sounds scary to me. Who is advising AI ? How dry is dry ? What kind of bond will you get with the Gleam ? All sounds gnarly to me...

Looking for a couple Rushton floorboard turnbuckles, does anyone know where I might find some for sale?

Umm... Dave... I've been thinking: Do you think I could add a little of one or more of the components you list above to the varnish I...

Howie, this is a little late but it's from Jamestown Distributors web site. Note that the term spar varnish is often used colloquially...

I use 220 until the last sanding. I then use 320 or sometimes a scotchbrite pad.

Dave: Hey, thanks very much!

Howie, this is a little late but it's from Jamestown Distributors web site. Note that the term spar varnish is often used colloquially...

I use those same Vise grips for canvassing but find the corners of the tool tear the fabric unless I double the canvas in the jaws...

I remember using Rustoleum Chinese Red in my childhood, so the 1950s is about right! Now whether it is right for your Penn Yan, that is...

I haven't been active either as a canoe restorer or a WCHA member in a few years. Was cleaning out my shop and found canvas for a...

This is a very generous offer, Mike - I almost jumped on it, but then remembered that I still have a good chunk of a bolt left, and...