Building a Cedar Strip Canoe (Full Montage)

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This video is a montage of an 18-video canoe building series I spent 8 months making in 2016. Watch all the videos here: goo.gl/624XaV
THANK YOU!!!
- to everyone who donated to #ripcanoe to make this possible
- to people that have been watching, liking, commenting on, and sharing my videos
- to all the people that helped me during the build process
- to my beautiful wife for helping so much and putting up with all the sawdust
Disclaimer: I don’t always follow best practices for safety (working without gloves and respirators, free-hand cutting on a tablesaw, forgetting to wear goggles). Everyone has their own risk tolerance, I’ve developed some bad habits over the years, I’ll probably end up regretting it when I get cancer at 50 or cut some fingers off. Please be careful for your own sake when doing stuff.
Here are a couple good resources to learn more about Cedar Strip Canoe Building:
www.amazon.com... - “Canoecraft” is the cedar strip canoe building bible. Buy it and read the whole book before you start building.
forum.woodenboa... - This site is actually really helpful. Usually if I type a specific boat building question into google a previous forum post from the Woodenboat Forum is near the top. You can also post your own questions.
www.instructabl... - This guy (Jim Clem) made a very detailed step-by-step guide to cedar strip canoe building. There are a lot of helpful process explanations for some of the trickier parts of building. I used his blog a lot while building my first canoe.
Feel free to comment on this video if you have any questions! Thanks for watching!
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[@jktechwriter]

Over 400 people don't like this??? You click on a Build a Canoe montage video and see this beautiful canoe crafted and you don't like it? There are some people who will never be happy in this world.

[@thestank999]

This would be enough to bring a tear to Ron Swanson’s eye. Absolutely excellent build.

[@GustafsonBen]

Ehhh he staples them, kinda low brow in todays standards...

[@hughjazz8207]

@@GustafsonBen But it passes the code...The Swanson code....

[@GustafsonBen]

@@hughjazz8207 I know you're making a joke, and its funny but that's literally what I'm saying... the Swanson code is low brow. Staples are pretty crude in todays world IMO.

[@FarleysdipsNmore]

I've watched these videos a few times, I will build a similar canoe....life goals.

[@ryanelliott4538]

I couldn’t like this enough. I’ve been a carpenter for years. And this was so beautiful. Loved the seats. Such art.

[@mamihamid8187]

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. kzbin.infoUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

[@uktony1525]

It is not merely a canoe, it is a piece of art. A magnificent build which should become a family heirloom. A HUGE thumbs up.

[@AGuyDoingStuffAdam]

UK Tony thanks!!

[@fcatcheway5746]

A Guy Doing Stuff . Hey man good work loved it . I built the same type of canoe when I was in high school back in the 90s as a project . They even still have it hanging in the wood shop . The high school offered me a job when I was only 17 cause of some of the work I've done with wood . Keep up the good work holmes.

[@edobrien8164]

UK Tony

[@whatfreedom7]

I’m not into boatbuilding or canoes but that is a beautiful work of art.

[@letsgameon6283]

agreed

[@TheRandynorris]

I've been a woodworker for forty years. I thought it was a dyeing art. Then I see this young man with so much talent and skill it gives me hope that true craftsmanship , pride and patience will live another generation. I am almost in tears.

[@AGuyDoingStuffAdam]

randy norris thanks man. I appreciate that a lot

[@ILikeRagtime]

Randy says that because it is TRUE! You are AMAZING! Been at 56 years myself and you are a "the lost is found" gem!

[@Dinckelburg]

Hey Randy, it's videos like this that made me enrol a traditional boatmaking school. I've been a cook for 15 years but I think woodwork and carpentry is my calling. The art will never die as long as people still see beauty and value in such exquisite craftsmanship.

[@diegochica6226]

Hola, disculpa en donde puedo descargar los planos??

[@whathappeneddrifter468]

Make it two generations I am 14 and planing to build a row boat to work out the kinks before I build a 20ft saling boat

[@joeybirdlover823]

I just wanted to say I built my own canoe over the past few months and these videos were an incredible help. I can't thank you enough for posting these - I would have been lost without them.

[@johnpandolfino8663]

What a feeling that must have been to launch her for the first time. Truly beautiful and thanks for sharing.

[@TurkiAU]

Wow, one of the best builds I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@woodstoney]

Looks like it should be on public display in a museum. Beautifully done!

[@robinhind3207]

There are no words to say what I feel right now !!! I've loved wood from a child it's the greatest material ever including trees & Woods beauty. A BIG ONE to you !!!

[@chukmil9824]

In 1989 I built my first cedar strip canoe. This was such a great video I could smell the varnish ...love the smell of varnish . When you smell that you are almost done. I will never build a boat for another person because I love the building and the schedule a client has ruins the enjoyment of the build. My first canoe took me 13 months. My second 7 months and it was far better than my first. Love wooden boats.

[@ryancartwright7487]

My life has changed sense i discovered all of these channels on KZbin that do wood working montages, it's practically therapeutic

[@gmurimi]

would you mind to share the channels?

[@TrangDB9]

You can do that too. Starting with small things like a cupboard.

[@3DPDK]

Comments from a fiberglass boat builder (retired): I don't even need to make this comment ... but this canoe is a beautifully crafted piece of art. Worthy of a museum show piece. Amazing to watch! All that time and effort being compressed into an 11 minute video. That being said: Now I must go change my soiled underwear after watching you laminate 7oz cloth over this fine wooden boat. One of the worst methods of building a boat is fiberglass over wood. It was commonly done in the '50s and quickly abandoned by most builders by the '70s. The last boat builder to use the method was Carolina Skiff who gave it up in the late '90s. The reason is that the smallest, single flaw in the lamination, a single crushed air bubble in the resin, a small gouge into the glass from a rock or shell in the sand allows water to seep under the glass and will slowly de-laminate huge areas. This then leads to darkening of the wood (if not actual rot). I hate to say it but the 7oz cloth you used is probably the worst offender for de-lamination. It's flexible enough to balloon out creating larger and larger bubbles but rigid enough to de-laminate the entire side of a boat. The course weave of the 7oz almost grantees there is a pinhole somewhere even with a second smooth coat. Since the glass adds strength to the wood strip construction, a technique for laminating 3/4 oz mat (random directional "chop") which is less likely to de-laminate is to wet out the mat and then take 7 oz cloth laid over it to squeegee out the excess resin and bubbles, then carefully *remove the cloth*. This will smooth the surface of the mat so that only a little smooth sanding needs to be done before the finish coat. If de-lamination happens later it will be less catastrophic because the glass will break as it peels. I also would have used oil based, clear urethane over the epoxy resin (plastic on plastic) rather than an organic material like varnish. Epifanes is high end materials but even they do not recommend using their varnish below the waterline. The varnish you used is formulated to coat directly over wood and you may find your top coat eventually blistering and cracking sometime down the road. A urethane finish would outlast the varnish and is more easily buffed to a mirror gloss. When you find it's time to remove the yellowing, dry, cracking varnish, consider Epifanes Urethane, but frankly, I use Minwax oil based urethane on all my wood restorations with no problems for years even over teak.

[@AGuyDoingStuffAdam]

3DPDK thank you! I appreciate the feedback!

[@glennkjohnson1]

Arn't you a Debbie Downer.

[@MoSs.]

No actually he is a pragmatist, and seems to really know his trade. While the construction is a beautiful piece of art and nobody doubts it, the water doesn't really care for that. Unless the finish is a proper seaworthy finish, that piece of art won't last long if actually being used. Would be a shame to get ruined.

[@adamchambers5599]

We use peel ply ( polyester dress liner) to achieve the same affect. Less resin and less impact damage .

[@travisjohnson6676]

I know nothing of boat building but am a good home handyman and I had a negative reaction to the way he coated it with fiberglass. I knew something was wrong I just couldn't put my finger on it

[@rfloyd90]

I've gotta say, man, I've watched this video at least a half dozen times, as well as all of the individual videos this is compiled from at least once each. I've been woodworking casually (personal objects and projects for family) for over 30 years, and this video has inspired me. I ordered CanoeCraft today and am going to start my journey towards a cedar strip canoe. And your canoe, sir, is one of the most gorgeous boats I've ever seen. Well done!

[@AGuyDoingStuffAdam]

No One that’s awesome man thanks. I usually don’t respond to KZbin stuff anymore but if you ever have questions my Instagram is “adamkoekkoek” good luck w everything!!

[@planetdisco4821]

Invested in an entire suite of woodworking tools for Xmas. I used to weld weld up ship hulls for a living and once even helped build a paddle steamer. You have inspired me sir! This is floating poetry. Bravo!

[@mickberry9991]

this canoe is so beautiful, I would just hang it on the wall and look at it for hours. FANTASTIC Workmanship!!!

[@MrTerrierLove]

Absolutely stunning. Respect due.

[@Cormac2023]

I'm not sure, but I think that's the most beautiful canoe I've ever seen. And now, I want to build one like it. Excellent work!

[@menikluke9089]

We want to see yours next..try your best man.i would like to wacth too.

[@adamoryza]

A guy like him should have billion subcribers. what a world we living today.

[@rickyalls]

One of the most beautiful things I've seen. When they were applying epoxy to the fiberglass 🤩

[@fractalcaleidoscope7461]

This is real craftsmenship, Beautiful how you made this. I'm very impressed!

[@bobjohndrow9734]

That sweet dog finally gets a ride in the canoe. What an amazing project.

[@thirzapeevey2395]

That is drop dead gorgeous.

[@paultowey9996]

That's outrageous . Amazing talent you have young man 👌

[@RemoteHogg10]

A true piece of functional art! Nicely crafted and well made. Thank you for sharing!

[@mrluckybreak]

Unbelievably beautiful.

[@steveellerby6986]

Crafts man are becoming a rare thing, glad to see there are still some around. I've now got an urge to build a boat

[@aaron7lovins93]

Where a r e the plans for this build. I have lived my life next to the water. Or in it. I have never seen anything as beautiful as this in canoe form. Criscraft is pretty special but this is amazing.

[@polygamous1]

the beauty of wood at the hands of a true craftsman, I would keep it in my living room as the best works of art i ever likely to own Amazing

[@jtp5092]

Can’t see how anyone could dislike... very impressed man... did an amazing job

[@rwellsda]

Just.....WOW!!!! I have no words.

[@carlosalbertodeves8561]

This is the finished product of an artist, I really do not understand how you manage anxiety in each of the steps. my admiration and greetings from Argentina Carlos

[@anilachar323]

All my life, I was just curious about how a floating vessel was traditionally made. Then I see Arts & Craftwork by a 'Guy Doing Stuff' ! Respect!

[@ppulambe8311]

Jaw dropping... Incredible!

[@waynemorgan1577]

Like a jigsaw puzzle.. great work !

[@renevanginneken7217]

A Guy doin’ stuff? A Guy doin’ magic.... congratulations on this piece of art! Very well done!

[@laki74]

Ron Swanson would be proud.

[@falcore3875]

Actually Nick builds superior Canoe's

[@ernesthemingway9094]

You mean his employees do. He just wears a pussy hat.

[@zoltantoth6316]

laki74

[@justindtackett]

I thought the same thing, haha.

[@nothermarkgnomex]

The way he did it violates several techniques we have learned over the years for getting a hull that matches the drawing. Not much of a problem for a one off as it will still paddle more or less as designed. Big problem when making plugs...

[@andimayermayer]

oh my god. that is the most amazing build i ever saw on youtube!!! Big congrats from germany!

[@bobmillerick300]

You are a true craftsman sir.

[@wesleyplace9984]

Wow. Just wow. What a beautiful boat you have made. You remind me of my late Grandfather. He was a Pattern-maker by trade but an artist by hobby. He built a few bigger boats but he also built a mahogany canoe/kayak. It was beautiful as I keenly remember, but quite heavy. Yours however is truly a work of art as well. I loved the design you put in it to make it really unique. Thank you for sharing this video. It brought back to me a wonderful memory of the greatest man I ever knew or loved, and his love of boats and boat building.

[@bazingabert3346]

a piece of art !

[@generalzugs6017]

Amazing.

[@delmar-9253]

I wish I could have spent time with my dad in this way. A beautiful family that is. Congrats to dad and son.

[@paulkohutis5034]

Absolutely stunning, what a stunning canoe. I can’t wait to start mine.

[@johnproffitt3272]

Beautiful job!

[@adrienjean58]

you made me dream. thank you

[@skateman22]

Please tell me that's you in your picture

[@isotope1967]

The sigh of relief after she comes off the molds at 6:35 is great....

[@michaelb2999]

Absolutely frickin' gorgeous.

[@kpavery1]

Beautiful. Great work and craftsmanship.

[@mw01720]

It’s 5am and I somehow ended up here when I’ve never wanted to build a boat in my life... Cool build though.

[@formulamontage1679]

Bro, I know your comment is 2 years older than mine but I’m in the exact same boat (pun intended) as you. It’s 3 am right now, and I have one of my final exams in less than 12 hours, and I’m watching a guy make a canoe lol

[@nancyhobson9710]

Such a beautiful wee craft. Something to be kept for generations.

[@SirFixAlot72]

I could watch this video a hundred times. The skill it takes to build this is impressive. Hopefully you can pass this ability on to the next generation.

[@WoodByWright]

Very sweet man! my daughter was in awe of the video.

[@AGuyDoingStuffAdam]

Haha thanks man!

[@chucks12121]

Hey take me as your apprentice and teach me wood work

[@craigbuchan316]

@Rashid Khan Cedar

[@ibrahimbayramcasper]

@@AGuyDoingStuffAdam What is the process in 9:50 seconds of the video. varnish?

[@ibrahimbayramcasper]

@@AGuyDoingStuffAdam I made my own plan. dimensions 90cm width 36cm depth. 450cm length .....I have to create patterns accordingly. yet I have no idea.

[@WhereintheWorldisJosh]

Why did I watch this. Why. This is why I have no money. Because now I'm going to build a damn canoe to go with all these paddles I made. I already have a canoe!

[@AGuyDoingStuffAdam]

Josh Vermast haha do it man! As far as woodworking goes it's really not too expensive (because it takes forever to build) - about $1500... which I guess is not cheap either... whatever yolo ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@WhereintheWorldisJosh]

Make a few paddles for that thing, they are super satisfying to make. No silly joinery to dink around with. Also bring your canoe to Ontario, we can go for a paddle.

[@AGuyDoingStuffAdam]

Josh Vermast yeah I made a couple last year - I actually made a video about making them. I'm gonna make a couple more this week I think - excited to do something I don't have to film! I'm going to bamff this summer! Doesn't look like it's very close to Ontario... if you come to Oregon hit me up!

[@WhereintheWorldisJosh]

Nice! I'm more an album kind of guy, only a few videos for me. Paddles: imgur.com/a/31mjQ imgur.com/a/wZ2gw

[@mikehenry1730]

A Guy Doing Stuff g

[@mrs.chandler9384]

I cane back a year later, and my man, something about this video is very healing. I've been going through alot and this video brings tears to my eyes.

[@superbreastman]

Once finished such a masterpiece I'd never put it into the water whatsoever...much too precious :-). Wonderful job!!!

[@graceygrumble]

Spectacular!

[@PKSGPVA]

its gorgeous!

[@reggiemasson8332]

Absolutely beautiful. The pride you must have felt when people complimented that work of art!

[@wesshelton29]

The finished canoe is absolutely stunning!! Your descriptive videos (this first and all the rest) are amazing. I used this series of videos to guide me in making my cedar strip canoe. You are correct that there are many ways to do some things. I used most of the processes you used and would not have tried if not for the inspiration and details provided by your series. They were all incredibly helpful. Happily, though, because I was looking for a woodworking project more than I needed to have a canoe, I did make the detailed decorative pattern though you advised against it for a first timer. I agree that it was a lot of extra work, but in the end, I think it made all the difference in how it turned out.

[@evereststrength]

Amazing - very well done and I hope you will get to enjoy it with friends and family 🍾🤙🏼

[@MegaJohnhammond]

Steaming wood in the kitchen, bending strips in the bathroom. Either you're single or your wife is one in a million. Great work.

[@bovinejonie3745]

He appears to be wearing a ring. ^_^

[@j.richardmoore5865]

Belongs in a museum! Absolutely stunning! That is one of those rare examples of master craftsmanship which makes you see the whole world in a different light.

[@marknorman4389]

Just amazing. I wish I had a fraction of his dedication and patience!!

[@shackman9566]

That's way too pretty I would be freaking out about getting a scratch on it.

[@FelixIsGood]

You can fix scratches on these.

[@OnlyMyOpinion]

"Absolutely Beautiful!!"

[@Xsyuanari]

Made one of these in highschool, best wood shop teacher ever (shout out to Mr Lang. idk where you are now but i think of you at least twice a year, you rocked homie.) My muffler fell off, kinda, so i stopped at the nearest home i could and asked if they had any wire so i could tie it back onto my car. temp fix, but necessary. I look at his front yard and see the first steps to one of these bad boys! We talk about it for a minute, i mentioned that i had made one over ten years ago and he invited me to make another! Now my introverted ass assumes he was just being nice but i honestly might take him up on it. That canoe was the most significant piece of art i had ever created. granted there were 5 or 6 of us working on it, but it felt like my baby. I dont know what happened to the boat, i think the school sold it, but id love to make another. Good video, great craftsmanship. 10/10

[@josequins9099]

OMG you can see the beautiful wood through that strengthening fibre stuff! That's amazing! You can have the beauty of woodgrain with the strength of fibreglass!

[@AmamMcMam]

That;s a beautiful canoe.

[@AmamMcMam]

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[@AmamMcMam]

Wow that's an actual website... what are the odddddds?

[@PedroLarock]

6:34 the look you give when you're 50% done hahaha

[@Gohot229]

Art and gifted skills collide into exquitite incredible wooden craftsmanship, then the Pride and attention to detail, into what becomes irreplaciable, a space in time.

[@wesb9774]

In my opinion this is in the top 3 of all build videos on KZbin due to quality, difficulty of build, and editing. I can’t tell you how relieved I get when I see people in my generation plan, labor, showcase their craftsmanship, and absolutely kill it with the final product...From a fellow woodworker, thank you for the inspiration...Damn...Subbed

[@Loran1972]

Magnifique !!!

[@michaeltreser1435]

That could have been made by elves, so beautiful.

[@BosisofSweden]

OMG - this is not just a canoe build. This is art, craftsman history, skills, magic! I want this canoe

[@HardToCatchTwice]

What beautiful craftmanship!!!!! Just WOW!!! Beautiful!!! So skilled!

[@breierron]

Beautiful canoe. I am trying to convince my wife. two questions, is it realistic to do this in a garage in the winter and what is the finished height for storage. trying to see if I can hoist it to my garage ceiling.

[@AGuyDoingStuffAdam]

Thanks Ron! My garage is 20ft by 20ft and it's nice to be able to stick it out sometimes in the driveway if I have to. I'm in Oregon and it gets in the 20s sometimes in the winter but I still work - it kind of sucks working in the cold though... Mine is hanging from the ceiling now - depends on the model of canoe you build I think mine is a little less than two feet.

[@byronsazo632]

Congratulations is a great job, you can send me the measurements or tell me where I can download them, Saludos de Centro America

[@ehbcd]

Agree with the other comments, it's good to see a young guy with a passion for what he's doing and the knowledge to do it, very nice canoe.

[@hamedjabarian1155]

I don't know what to say to express my wonder. It is miracle piece of art. Real art. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thegreatders344]

if it were me, I'd build it, and never EVER use it because it's way to pretty to risk messing it up.

[@jagerfromgsg945]

What type of finishes were used on this canoe? It’s beautiful. I love how the colors were drawn out.

[@Falcon93J]

I love watching videos that really showcase why something is priced the way it is

[@philsmith214]

Been a craftsman in the woodworking game for over forty years, this was so satisfying to watch, pure timber art i would think twice before using it but that is what it was made for 👍

[@AndreaGomez-yz7kz]

maravilloso!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-lm6ug8ht2x]

Очень круто.

[@beefcakes27]

You can never have too many clamps. What a wonderful piece of functional art..!

[@normandb.1704]

Excellent job. Beautiful piece. My wife told me yesterday that she would help me build one. I will be building one... Thank you.

[@sofiane191074]

bellissima

[@reginaldom5897]

Bealtiful

[@britneysouders4661]

Go here now if you want the best boat plans online: HotBoat.info

[@Coste1072]

That is a beautiful canoe. Really glad you brought along your faithful four legged friend on the first trip because she was right there next to you during the entire build. Congratulations on what is truly a work of art.

[@Kovalchuk_pomizhir]

the most beautiful canoe I have ever seen!

[@johnnycruz6580]

I no longer watch pornhub thank you for this video

[@matthewstephenson4681]

I

[@cameik]

However dumb or wasteful people are callling this 'guy doing stuff' he sure did one thing- he showed how much abuse a strip canoe can endure, like falling out of the back of a pickup truck or off a cliff! Hits with a sledge hammer! Wow, I have new respect for this construction. I always thought paddling a floating museum piece would be all- look out for that pebble on the beach, we can't pull out here! Eww, we have to step out in mucky water up to our waist to avoid scraping the finish! This shows how wrong I was. After all the damage you could possibly encounter while out using the canoe, even if you had ran white water, it still held out water (with the help of a little duct tape) Definitely avoid the dynamite though...

[@Giobemo]

I know! My breath caught when they were putting it into the water and paddling. I thought "Aren't they just constantly terrified they're going to scrape it on rocks?" I guess the fiberglass really makes a difference though.

[@markdutka3774]

I think this is one of the most outstanding ceaderstrip canoes that I have ever seen beautiful design and workmanship & I'm sure you will enjoy it for many years, it's something to be handed down in the family. A job more then well done. Mr. Trim

[@Travel901z]

beutiful craftmenship very tallented and glad theres stil unique people out there who are able to build like this

[@usernamenotinvaild]

2 pretty to use. hang it on the wall

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

that would be a sad fate for it in my opinion. Id use the heck out of it, I bet it would look even more amazing with actual signs of use and wear.I have never understood the point in having something functional and not using it just to keep it pristine.

[@gatekeeper65]

@phuck ewe - You mean roll it and smoke it ?

[@vincenzobevivino9661]

Congratulations on the amazing work with the canoe, and with the video as well: clear, complete and flowing!

[@danelooman8080]

What a work of art. Glad it got to see some water. I was worried when it went inside that it might never. Amazing job.

[@MikeMunoz24hraxis]

Super duper bad ass!!! Great job with a garage workshop. Exactly what I have. I now have to do this.... great job guys!