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Summary: Excellent very informative but understandable for the layman
Review: I thought this was a very good book and actually it gives you plans for 8 Canoes not 5 as advertised. It's main drawback was that all the measurements were American and the list of suppliers were all American based and as I live in England that wasn't very useful. But apart from that it is a excellent book
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Summary: If you liked this book, you'll LOVE Canoe Craft by Moores
Review: I'm truly surprised at all the 5-star ratings this book has earned here. I checked this book out at the library and it was the first book I read about strip-built anything. Even at that time I was shocked at some of the shoddy work shown in the pictures (done by teenage shop class students, not the author). Maybe I'm a perfectionist, but when I borrowed Kayak Craft by Ted Moores from the library, I couldn't believe the difference in quality of the instruction and work being shown in the book. Moores also wrote Canoe Craft (actually before Kayak Craft) and the two books are very similar. I didn't even finish reading Moores' book before returning it, because I knew I wanted to buy it. Gilpatrick's book does contain a great chapter on resin safety, but you can get the same information for free from Gougeon Brothers, makers of West Systems Epoxy, which is where he got it from. I guess it's a great book if it were the only one of its kind, but seriously there is no comparison between this book and Canoe Craft. I will say one thing, if you want to cane your own seats, this would be a good book to buy because it contains an entire chapter dedicated to that. Taunton Press also sells an entire book dedicated to seat caning. Not sure of title, but I've seen it on book shelves.
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Summary: If you liked this book, you'll LOVE Canoe Craft by Moores
Review: I'm truly surprised at all the 5-star ratings this book has earned here. I checked this book out at the library and it was the first book I read about strip-built anything. Even at that time I was shocked at some of the shoddy work shown in the pictures (done by teenage shop class students, not the author). Maybe I'm a perfectionist, but when I borrowed Kayak Craft by Ted Moores from the library, I couldn't believe the difference in quality of the instruction and work being shown in the book. Moores also wrote Canoe Craft (actually before Kayak Craft) and the two books are very similar. I didn't even finish reading Moores' book before returning it, because I knew I wanted to buy it. Gilpatrick's book does contain a great chapter on resin safety, but you can get the same information for free from Gougeon Brothers, makers of West Systems Epoxy, which is where he got it from. I guess it's a great book if it were the only one of its kind, but seriously there is no comparison between this book and Canoe Craft. I will say one thing, if you want to cane your own seats, this would be a good book to buy because it contains an entire chapter dedicated to that. Taunton Press also sells an entire book dedicated to seat caning. Not sure of title, but I've seen it on book shelves.
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Summary: A good book on the basics of cedar strip canoe building.
Review: Mr. Gilpatrick clearly explains the basics of how to build strip canoes. His methods and canoe designs are simple and straight forward for even beginning wood workers.
All aspects of canoe construction are discussed including materials section, design, assembly, maintenence and repair. There is also a chapter on making a good canoe paddles. Appendixes to the book contain plans for building several styles of canoes and also sources for supplies and information. Mr. Gilpatrick has made everything in this book simple and economical. It is suitable for any first time canoe builder. The only area in which the book is lacking is in some of the more advanced and specialized aspects of canoe building such as special finishes and fibers for certain types of canoes.
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Summary: A good book on the basics of cedar strip canoe building.
Review: Mr. Gilpatrick clearly explains the basics of how to build strip canoes. His methods and canoe designs are simple and straight forward for even beginning wood workers.All aspects of canoe construction are discussed including materials section, design, assembly, maintenence and repair. There is also a chapter on making a good canoe paddles. Appendixes to the book contain plans for building several styles of canoes and also sources for supplies and information. Mr. Gilpatrick has made everything in this book simple and economical. It is suitable for any first time canoe builder. The only area in which the book is lacking is in some of the more advanced and specialized aspects of canoe building such as special finishes and fibers for certain types of canoes.
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Summary: Building a canoe with a son bridges the gap
Review: My 13 year old son and I built the 18 footer. The directions were easy, and my son often did parts of the job when I was not there. We enjoyed 100 hours together and produced a beautiful head turning canoe. Great father and son project. We were in the middle of doing the fiber glassing when I was called away on an emergency. He read the instructions and finished it! We are both very proud of our canoe. Gilpatrick has done a great job on the book and helped bridge the father and son gap. Thanks.
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Summary: Great book
Review: No wasted words but everything you need, in text and photographs, to build a good-looking, well performing canoe. The 18 foot Maine Guide canoe makes a great family project and Gilpatrick's book assures that it will be a success.
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Summary: Good instructions for novices
Review: Overall, the book provides clear instructions on building the canoes. For a novice builder like myself, clear instructions are critical. My only grouch is in the binding quality. I've had the book for over 6 months, and haven't touched it for the past five months.. until recently. Was pretty disappointed to find that the binding had failed in a few places, causing a third of the pages to come free. Other than that, I'd recommend the book.
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Summary: Great How-To Info
Review: Read the book, bought the book, built the canoe, used the canoe, gave the book to my dad, he built the same canoe. The 18' guide model is a good, capable, all-around boat
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Summary: It ain't brain surgery, it's a canoe.
Review: The theme of this book seems to be "its easier than it looks". and it really is. The book is very helpful and has several plans included. The writer basically says throughout the book, close enough is good enough- in most cases. Very helpful with suppliers and tips etc. If you want to build a canoe this is the must have read.
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