Building The 16' Bob's Special Canoe

This is a film about building the 16' Bob's Special cedar strip canoe. The hull is made from red cedar with yellow cedar stripes. The stems, decks, gunwales, seats and thwart are made from Ash. Built in Edson, Alberta during the winter of 2020-21 by Andre Bachman.
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[@petr878]

Fools who burn luxury cars and call themselves YOutubers have an audience of tens of millions. A clever man who does breathtakingly beautiful work has an audience in the thousands. The world is upside down. Your video is inspiring and caressed my soul. I wish you a lot of success.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much for your kind and insightful words. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@nomad4k]

I felt the same way for a while. The kids these days under 22 who make up KZbin's most favored demographic are driving up the traffic to that kind of content. As they grow up, some of them will discover these gems.

[@nawangwulan1714]

this man has average skill, he use too many modern tools, machineries and factory made liquid or something whatever the name. Not a respectfull boat maker for most of Indonesian youtube watchers.

[@petrkral9804]

@@nawangwulan1714 The man is undoubtedly very skilled and professional. The fact that he does not bite wood with his teeth or work it with prehistoric flint seems to me to be normal in a civilized world. If the entire product is improved by using modern composite materials that will strengthen the boat and allow the boat to be kept longer in an impeccable and beautiful condition, that is also fine. I like to reward with praise even a skilled worker in the jungle who can carve a ship with an ax from a single piece of trunk.

[@nawangwulan1714]

@@petrkral9804 smart ass 🥱

[@Mr91495osh]

Required: a shop, lots of shop tools, experience and patience. This is a work of art.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@corleyhh]

And a good whisky, one of my favorites. Andre: excellent work 👍

[@daiyanmoung4001]

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[@mrpoulton7253]

After watching many canoe builds on KZbin, you by far are the neatest and most precise with your build and also had the least amount of wastage. Hands down the best canoe builds I've seen. A absolute pleasure to watch, thank you.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much for your extremely kind words. They mean a lot to me. Cheers.

[@annemccann7690]

​@@AjBProductionswonderful love the canoe wish I had the courage to get into it wont happen can't swim top job top man thanks for sharing your skills

[@danfromnorth52]

I’ve always wanted to build a strip canoe, but after seeing all the skills you applied to this work of art, I’m not sure I could pull that off. What workmanship!

[@AjBProductions]

It’s not too difficult if you have time and patience. Hope you get yours built. (Go for it!).

[@slavapal00za]

Ridiculously awesome. The time spent on each piece and every detail… a masterpiece

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@charlesjmouse]

There is something tremendously satisfying about witnessing a craftsman make something so beautiful, especially if like this canoe it's useful. Thank you! After a lifetime spent being the best doctor I can be, thinking I was doing some good, I have come to the realisation: If you have not spent as much of your time on this Earth as possible in the worthy pursuit of crafting satisfying and useful things with your hands you have wasted your life.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much for your kind words. All the best to you sir!

[@rodfair5698]

Pure craftsmanship. Amazing!

[@MUsman-bo3rh]

Omg ...what a specialist he is...amazing ..love the bent part

[@PRAVDORUB_064S]

Это просто фантастика! Какая филигранная и скрупулезная работа. Глаз нельзя отвести, не только от процесса, но и от результата. Восхищаюсь мастерством этих мужчин.

[@chopperhehehe]

I second this comment 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌️

[@AjBProductions]

Большое спасибо за добрые слова.

[@user-mz2tv2qn1w]

Всё, по - настоящему, качественное, красивое, долговечное и добротное, должно стоить Дорого!!! Это и есть ЛЮКС!!!... ВСЁ, ЧТО ДЕЛАЕТСЯ умными, настоящими мастерами своего дела, делается спокойно не спеша... Эти люди очень терпеливы..А как гласит Великая Мудрость: ВСЁ ПОЛУЧАЮТ САМЫЕ ТЕРПЕЛИВЫЕ!!! И эту Истину, никто не в силах отменить! Чего бы это не касалось... ❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@AjBProductions]

@@user-mz2tv2qn1w Большое спасибо за ваши добрые и мудрые слова. С уважением, Канада.

[@leedavid8061]

Respect. Beautifully done. Amazing craftsmanship. Priceless

[@PSR045]

Beautiful workmanship and a gorgeous result! Thanks so much for showing this to us.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you for watching it.

[@TillerQueen]

Absolutely loved watching this. I hope to make one of my own one day. Thank you.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you. I hope you will build and enjoy one.

[@patrickstanley8655]

That was amazing, great craftsmanship. You give a very clear, very very real insight into what you are getting into, super inspiring with just a little terror. Many thanks from NB.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it.

[@Il-Siciliano]

Although canoeing and kayaking for the better part of 50 years, I have only watched recreational boat-building on the net for about ten to a dozen years. I can honestly say that this build was the most magnificent! Thoroughly professional, master-craftsmanship skills employed from start to finish and beyond expected with handmade metal hardware. Bravo sir; a phenomenal accomplishment!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much for the nice comment.

[@brave5345]

Это просто шедевр! Огромное спасибо вам за труд!

[@AjBProductions]

Большое спасибо. Я рада, что вам понравилось.

[@davidduffy-xb3vg]

Watching first timers take on entry level projects is inspirational.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you. Yes, this was my first cedar strip canoe build. Cheers.

[@tommelinn4268]

Beautiful canoe, stunning craftsmanship. It is a work of art!

[@AjBProductions]

Thanks

[@kevinalmond4004]

Great video, loads of good ideas, especially liked the block of wood on the sander tick.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you. That sander mod worked very well.

[@anterokaczan]

Congratulations on the wonderful work, simply a show. A work by a true artist! God blesses!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@thack1992]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@mozilla63]

That is a work of art 👍🏼 You sir are a craftsman of the highest caliber.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@dwel2928]

Lovely build Andre, and nice video too! I've built several and mine are pretty, but yours is prettier. I caned my seats with yellow/tan plastic caning (per Gilpatrick's book) and they're very comfortable. After 30 years of hard use I had to rebuild my first canoe, but not the seats. Thanks for taking the time to film and share this with us!

[@AjBProductions]

You are most welcome. Great to hear from a fellow canoe builder.

[@hidingfromu5293]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@duathlete827]

Absolutely beautiful work and craftmanship.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@jackpreston8762]

Thank you. Workmanship, filming, attention to detail and final product, all wonderful...

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you Jack, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@michaelgrabbe2803]

Absolutely enjoyable to watch this craftsman at work creating a beautiful work of art.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@alexwaddell611]

What a work of love. The canoe. The videography. All of it. Mesmerizing.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed watching it.

[@enriquecancino7519]

OMG, what a pleasure to see a master at his craft producing a true work of art! I love canoes and the wooden ones just call me to the paddle and the water, always! Thanks so much for sharing the fantastic lessons included in the video as well. Cheers for beers!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much Enrique!

[@johnc5874]

Absolutely loved watching the craftsmanship and was inspired and motivated when i saw you using the same tools i have in my shop, down to the blue staedtler led pen. Great job!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you. Love those Staedtler pens

[@Pandainapandasuit]

Ooooh staedtler. Love it

[@user-ud2ze9is5h]

joy stick control able boby build

[@mrnnhnz]

Wow. That boat is ridiculously stunning. Amazing work!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@uwelersch3250]

Let's hope that these great skills of individuals will never be lost despite social developments. There is simply no substitute for this kind of craftmanship. Awesome!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you for the kind and wise comment. Hopefully, by posting and sharing these techniques, young people will take some inspiration in building handcrafted boats.

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

Amazing work and craftsmanship. Wish we had more of this.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you.

[@justchillinout2002]

Mr. Bachman, thank you for sharing this video. It is very inspiring, I've wanted to build a cedar strip canoe for far too long. I've watched your video at least 5 times. Maybe if I watch it a hundred more I'll muster up the courage to take this project on!! Thank you for sharing.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you. A cedar strip canoe was on my retirement list and I'm glad to check that box.

[@olliethecat1737]

C MA RIO FERDINAND MARCOS AND T

[@paologennuso7954]

Never seen woodworking perfect like this. Great job

[@AjBProductions]

Glad you like it!

[@peteburciaga5416]

The music, the build, the scenery. Dazzling to the point of tears. Just magnificent.✨👀😢

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it watching as much as I enjoyed building it.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Beautiful video, great work.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@peterfehr7441]

The craftsmanship and detail is a joy to watch

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@dennism7032]

Amazing craftsmanship! Beautiful canoe.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@rayunseitig6367]

great skills with the tools, and nice shop.

[@citicolina]

Amazing build. Lots of great techniques on each part. Thanks for sharing these details. She looks amazing on the water.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@admacdo]

I'd get finished with this, then be too terrified to use it. Then buy another mass produced canoe and get in trouble with my wife. Outstanding effort in craftsmanship and additionally, the effort made to video AND edit this long term construction effort. Thank you so much for doing all of this, Andre.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much. Already has a few minor scratches after launching, but that is to be expeceted

[@terrenceboyd1698]

Gorgeous work of art.Loved seeing new tools married with the old and the attention to detail and patience shown!!

[@AjBProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pdkodude283]

What an incredible skill to have! Absolutely beautiful canoe. I must say I'm envious...I wish I could create something so perfect!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@rubennasser6907]

A real work of love and art!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@kstuart3924]

Very beautiful! I built a 15’ Bob’s Special a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed the process. Wish I had put the end flotation compartments in mine like you did. Again, fantastic job, a real masterpiece.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much! The compartments are handy to store and keep items dry and can always be added if you want.

[@user-ud2ze9is5h]

handle in hand left right triger switch on right lrft bback side scale wood,

[@GreatEgretAdventure]

Man, it's so much fun watching this process. Thanks for sharing.

[@AjBProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@apistosig4173]

That build is nothing short of gorgeous!!! Awesome woodworking.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed watching it.

[@kelvinnance8371]

Despite the delay... I am highly appreciative of your attention to detail, your steady and focused work, and how you bring your vision to life. You are a high craftsman! I was raised partly in north-middle Minnesota in the mid-1950s (the lake district, due east of Fargo-Morehead). Cedar strip canoes and boats were the kings of the lakes, and outboard motors were just coming on the market, so you rarely heard one. The quiet beauty of a sunrise on the lake in a [cedar strip] canoe was and is still... priceless. Thank you for sharing your superb craftsmanship!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much for your kind and eloquent words. I have only visited Minnesota once and loved the many beautiful lakes there. I would like to go back one day with my canoe.

[@TommieG60]

That was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! AMAZING skill and craftsmanship!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@chopperhehehe]

TommieG I second your comment 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌️

[@garcia-deschachtexclusivec1977]

Magnificent! Thank you for sharing this piece of art.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@jacksonrogers9254]

Crazy how a canoe build made me emotional. Beautiful. I am in awe of your process.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you Jackson! I guess we are both just a couple of sensitive guys.

[@davidmartin5179]

Absolutely, brilliant wood working skills on your canoe build. Congratulations. The video was done so well. I’m 55 and two things I’ve wanted to do since I was a teenager was have a Sawmill and build a cedar strip canoe. Well time is running out, lol. I started building my bandsaw mill which I will use to mill the lumber on my 100 acres to build my canoe. Watching your videos and others are so inspiring and helpful to me reaching a life long goal. God bless you and your talents, Sir.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you David. I hope you get to build yours from the woodlot.

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Hope there's a lot of paddling too!

[@scottstudybaker3767]

Muito bonito! Faz bem à alma assistir a este vídeo. Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho, e muito obrigado.

[@AjBProductions]

Muito obrigado.

[@billkeenan1085]

Many thanks for this short compression of time. I know because a bunch of years back my wife and I built a couple of cedar strip kayaks. All in all, 2 years from start to water. It is a memory I will always cherish.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you. I'm glad you had a chance to build the kayaks. I also built one but it was the stitch and glue type.

[@walt1a]

Absolutely incredible! I'm just blown away by this man's skill! That is a "forever" boat.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@wesleymorais6255]

The Best! Que belo trabalho amigo, é incrível e admirável assistir você produzir essa obra de arte. Um abraço do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@AjBProductions]

Muito obrigado! É bom ouvir do Brasil. Um abraço do Canadá.

[@brendanwhite3731]

That was a joy to watch the idea for different aspects of the build enjoy to see on the water. Brendan IRL

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you. Cheers from Canada

[@gregchapman-oliver7725]

Beautiful , deserves to be hung in an art gallery

[@dcc2444]

Sir, that is literally a masterpiece and work of art! Equally as beautiful as any wall painting and much more enjoyable, because it floats!! Thanks for sharing your craft!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@o-o6355]

how you did that from memory is incredible by itself.

[@johnmayer158]

What a beautiful work of art! You, sir, have the talent and skills that are sorely missing in today's world. The care and craftsmanship you have shown is a brilliant example of the way things should be done! Thank you so much, sir!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much John for your kind words.

[@birdman7135]

For the time involved in this hand-made project, this would need to be a $100K canoe.

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

This was an emotional experience for me. Pure artwork and skill and love. It's the dust in my eye. Not crying. Nope. What a huge blessing. Thank you so much for sharing your gift!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you so much for your kind and eloquent words.

[@davesalisbury1820]

Utterly and completely gorgeous workmanship!!!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@JCesaroJ]

Can’t believe this has any thumbs down at all. May be the greatest build I’ve ever seen 1 man produce with his own 2 hands.

[@chefcassiusvieira]

True!!!😃

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@SJEWoodworks]

Wow, amazing build and really well put together video. You deserve WAY more subscribers!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you for the kind words. (hope you subscribed :))

[@MegaSuperJaBaTo]

This man is nothing less than an artist! Thank you for sharing this building-video. Kind regards from Germany.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@luvit7567]

What a truly talented man, absolutely outstanding 👏

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@lpsmega3935]

Isso e uma obra de arte.

[@user-charlesmililab]

It was a kind of art. Love your works.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@ThomasKoehorst]

Wow, this is just incredible, the time, patience, craftmanship, it is absolutely stunning to see you build this canoe!

[@AjBProductions]

Glad you like it!

[@davidhyde9310]

WOW. And it even floats, too. 😊 An absolute work of art.

[@AjBProductions]

😂 Yes it does! How about that. Thank you, Cheers.

[@jonathanfalk1233]

one of the best videos ive seen. hypnotic, great work

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@hajlayth8483]

@@AjBProductions Nice work

[@chrispersen9055]

Outstanding work, I just wonder how it will hold up without nails. Never saw one done this way. Just beautiful.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you. The fibreglass on both outside and inside provide all the strength needed for these types of canoes.

[@JuhaPuuma]

An absolute delight to watch a real craftsman forging his art. What a beautiful canoe!!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much for your kind words.

[@johnmichaelginty3210]

Magnificent! This guy has skills - and some great tools!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@evaldosilva7098]

Ainda vou tentar fazer uma dessas para mim, nos aqui no Brasil não vemos este tipo de canoa não, que alias são as mais linda que já vi.Alias aqui no brasil também temos muito Lagos, rios e principalmente mar. Espero conseguir fazer a minha, sei que a curva do aprendizado será grande para isso, mais vou chegar la!!! Obrigado pelo vídeo e vocÊs acaba de angariar mais um inscrito para o canal.

[@timelorego4595]

Canoa Canadense sao muito bonitas. Essa deu um trabaio desgramado mas tem que tentar. Se ficar bacana vc avisa.

[@AjBProductions]

Obrigado. Espero que construa a sua canoa e que desfrute dos cursos de água no seu belo país.

[@edithwagner6891]

Fantastic job! You make it look too easy! Thankyou for the video. I've got the plans for a 15 foot Bob's special and am gearing up to build this winter. I am practically your neighbor (Spruce Grove) and am having a challenge finding clear Western Red Cedar and Yellow Cedar. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Harvey

[@AjBProductions]

Thanks Harvey, I got my clear cedar from a gentleman that had some left over from his build so I would not be able to help you. There should be some available through specialty stores on line or you can ask the guys at Boat Craft in Edmonton. I do have my strong back and forms available if you are interested. The forms are the same on both versions, just the spacing is shorter. If you want to contact me, my number is 780-723-1596. Cheers. Andre.

[@wadesaunders583]

Good cedar is available at Prairie Cedar in Coalhurst...a little bit of a drive tho

[@edithwagner6891]

@@wadesaunders583 Thanks for your interest. Just last week found a good supplier of western Red Cedar in Edmonton, San Cedar. He doesn't carry yellow cedar as there is too little of a demand.

[@miketaylor7064]

It hard to put in words of how nice that canoe is. That is awesome work!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you Mike for your very kind words. Cheers.

[@milkod2001]

Beautiful work 👏

[@daviddejong187]

Brings back memories! I built a 16 ft Bobs Special 20 years ago. Pretty much the same way you did. I have 2 seats in mine and cained both of them. Actually I've built 2 canoes and they both have quite a few miles on them. Nice job!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you! Great to hear you have used them a lot.

[@jackknows6509]

Absolutely amazing, your craftsmanship and your product...

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@glennp6759]

Great craftsmanship. Simple methods to do quality work. Thanks for sharing.

[@AjBProductions]

thank you

[@danielanthony9621]

True Craftsmanship and Artistry. An honor to watch. Thankyou

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@YoMomma8it]

Absolutely gorgeous Canoe!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@gunnarsehested-larsen4905]

A true work of art. Thank-you for beeing here. 😊

[@AjBProductions]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@davidrobins4025]

Beautiful Cedar Strip Canoe. Thanks for sharing your build. Enjoy many days of time in the canoe on the water.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much for your kind words David.

[@HRWG99]

And all without looking at the manual! Thank you for a wonderful video. The world is a better place with your canoe in it.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much! I'm happy you liked it.

[@randycrager4074]

That's the most beautiful canoe I've ever laid eyes on! Thank you!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much! Glad you like it.

[@robertporter6507]

You're the Da Vinci of wood craftsmanship. Very impressive!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you. I'm just a guy with some tools and patience.

[@nutandboltinacan]

A thing of beauty and an amazing craftsmanship! I tip my hat to you Sir!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@TheEvertw]

That canoe will be a dream to paddle. And what a beauty!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@peterbachman5965]

Splendid craftsmanship; Absolutely gorgeous canoe, and I'm sure it paddles like a dream. Nothing beats functional art!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much! Yes, actually took it out today for a evening paddle.

[@geraldsimon3268]

Absolutely gorgeous Bob.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you

[@bamaoutdoorsofficial]

Absolutely beautiful!! Fantastic craftsmanship!!

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@kenlane6655]

What a fine craftsman you are sir. You certainly know your way around a workshop. Lovely job.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you kindly.

[@uuutwohere]

I couldn't think of a better way to spend a day. I always had a love of woodwork from the first time i done it in school, the smell of the wood just does something to my senses. What i would give to have a workshop just like yours, i would happily sand, cut, chisel and polish the hours away. I really enjoyed your video and the craftmanship you displayed was second to none, i hope you have many a year paddling away to your hearts content, best wishes from Ireland.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much for your lovely comment. Nice to hear from folks from across the pond. Cheers.

[@TZoli-Csati]

This is beautiful canoe!!!!

[@tomspitz6367]

One the the most awesome displays of craftsmanship I have ever seen!!! We’ll done!1

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you very much

[@keithh7477]

I’m a bit late to this party but so glad I arrived. Wonderful and beautiful build! Thanks for the inspirational video.

[@AjBProductions]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you liked it.