Bear Mountain Boats

Bear Mountain Boats to paddle from Milan to Venice

scott — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:01:27 +0000

Ron Frenette our great friend and instigator of many canoe builds and paddling trips has been longing to develop plans for a 26 ft. Voyageur canoe. Many years ago Ron paddled one from Sault St. Marie to Thunder Bay and …

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40th Anniversary of Bear Mountain Boats

scott — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:55:18 +0000

Please join us on Saturday June 22nd, 2013 at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario for a Celebration of Small Boats! If you build, restore, own or want to learn more about small watercraft, don’t miss this opportunity to …

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How to build a wooden canoe cradle

scott — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:37:39 +0000

For home wooden canoe builders producing only one boat, a fixed height “horse” fitted with a carpet sling for the wooden canoe or kayak is a good solution. Horses are easily and quickly built and can be used for display …

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Storage tips for your wooden canoe

scott — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:27:13 +0000

For a long life, your wooden canoe should be stored with the same respect for the work that went into shaping those fair curves. Keep it dry Keep it level Keep any weight off of it In the winter, store …

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How to work with glue when planking your canoe

scott — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:56:06 +0000

The routine for glueing while planking your wooden canoe project is simple, and will get the job done efficiently plus ensuring you don’t forget to put glue on the stems. The syringe you use for gluing can be bought from …

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4 ways to be a better canoebuilder in 2013

scott — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:13:14 +0000

From finishing your small craft masterpiece to sharing your love of canoebuilding, Bear Mountain Boats offers four New Year’s Resolutions that will help you be a better canoebuilder in 2013. Sign up for a canoebuilding workshop Each year Ted Moores …

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4 great Christmas gifts for canoeists

scott — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:26:44 +0000

Offering more than kits and plans, Bear Mountain Boats can help you shop for the woodworker and canoeist on your Christmas list. Shop at our online store or phone in your orders! Miniature Canoe Kits Our wooden canoe kit is …

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Why you should build a stapleless canoe

scott — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:13:19 +0000

It is possible to build an entire canoe without using any staples at all. It takes a bit more time if you want the most traditional looking boat possible. What’s more, the techniques we have developed for building in this …

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Ted’s Tuesday Tip: canoebuilding safety

scott — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:43:06 +0000

The dust produced by machining parts and sanding the hull has potential health consequences that no one should ignore. Paying attention to a few simple, inexpensive precautions will ensure that the canoebuilding experience is as safe as it is satisfying. …

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Strip planking and safety when working with epoxy

scott — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:30:15 +0000

We make a habit of immediately using a dry cloth to remove any stray glue that gets on the gloves. This interruption controls the contamination at the source so it doesn’t spread and is a constant reminder to find ways …

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