Sycamore with Blackwalnut canoe....

[Sherm]

Earlier I asked about building with Sycamore.....
Sycamore is a pleasure to work with so far. Mills excellent, bends well and
doesn't "split". So far I'm satisfied with it, only time will tell on how heavy it
will make the canoe. It seams to be "fairly" light so far.




Trying a new way to add the Outer Stems, I cut the BlackWalnut strips to 1/8inch tickness
or less and staple/glued them to the ends. Glue one strip, wait 8 to 12 hours, glue another....
Only time will tell if this works out O.K.

[KenC]

Nice accent strip on sides & bottom, to tie in to those dark stems.
That'll look good when finished.

[Sherm]

Continuing progress.....
Getting close to ordering Glass and Epoxy...



The two dowel sticks extend to the ceiling, they're holding down two
small areas that "pushed" up...I'm guessing during high humidity weather the last few
days here in mid-Georgia.

[alick burt]

Hi Sherm
Looks like a lovely contrast of timber colours.You could always make the strips a little thinner during the sanding and fairing stage if you think she will end up too heavy as sycamore is probably slightly stronger than cedar.
Cheers
Alick

[Sherm]

Thanks Alic...sorry for the late repley, just ordered the Epoxy and Fiberglass...
Hoping to make a post with an excellent photo soon.

[Sherm]

Put the first sealer coat on, with a 3.25oz section of cloth on the football area.
The Sycamore isn't "looking quiet" as I expected but I'm going to "stay the course".
It "darkened" up more than I expected.

[Sherm]

Finished this in October, finally got around to posting pictures.

[Glen Smith]

Nice contrast, I like it!