If you are a doityourself outdoorsman youll want to browse through my books. Plans for eight canoes, plus paddles and cane seats gilpatrick, gil on. It measures 16 feet 8 inches and i call it the hawkes 168. In this revised edition, gilpatrick building a strip canoe includes betterdeveloped instructions and new illustrations for the nine projects. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick, paperback barnes. Gil gilpatrick books list of books by author gil gilpatrick.
The first thing i did after deciding to tackle this project was buy a few books written by people who actually know things about canoe building. Gil gilpatrick seems like the type of guy that likes to get it done and get it done now. Books by gil gilpatrick author of building a strip canoe. Youll find information about outdoor maine as well as unique projects with complete illustrated instructions on how to. Building a strip canoe, by gil gilpatrick, is a revised edition that. After supervising the construction of more than 500 during his 30 years as an outdoor resources instructor in the school system of skowhegan, maine, gil gilpatrick shares his voice of experience through easy stepbystep instructions that will successfully guide both novice and accomplished woodworkers in the building of a sturdy, readytouse strip canoe. Building the wabnaki 16 strip canoe originally posted by todd bradshaw just fyi, you also want to be sure that you have really removed all the stuff from those drips from the strip faces when you are done with the planning andor sanding of the surface. Building a grand lakertype canoe part 2 steve reynolds blog. Building a strip canoe, by gil gilpatrick, is a revised edition that guides readers on building a canoe for any type of water. He takes away any feeling that woodstrip canoe building is anything other than a series of small steps that result in a wonderful, and beautiful work of craftsmanship. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick 2002, paperback.
Gilpatrick has fieldtested countless canoes and made modifications to their designs. For woodworkers who spend wintry weather dreaming of the warmer seasons, there is them new book from fox chapel publishing, building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick isbn 978565234833. I used gil gilpatricks book building a strip canoe. My intended method is to build a traditional cedarcanvas canoe structure, which means first of all building a. In this revised and expanded second edition of his work, the builder of over 500 canoes takes you through stepbystep instructions for building eight different models, at a variety of skill levels, as well. How to plan and guide a trip for two to twelve people by gilpatrick, gil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gils contemporary construction method augment the traditional wood strips with fiberglass and west system epoxy. Fullsized plans and instructions for eight easyto build, field tested canoes 2nd revised edition by gil gilpatrick isbn.
Jan 16, 2017 grand laker canoe hull variations there is only one published source of plans for a grand laker canoe that i know of, and that is in gil gilpatricks book building a strip canoe. This is the 6th book i have read on building a strip canoe and i will be starting my build shortly and the combined information will hopefully lead to a great boat. I wish i had had gils book when i started that project. Gil gilpatrick has supervised the construction of more than 500 canoes in over 30 years of teaching outdoor resources in a vocational school. Several months ago i built an 18 foot wood strip canoe using information found in a different book. See all books authored by gil gilpatrick, including building a strip canoe, and building a strip canoe. Gil gilpatrick has 15 books on goodreads with 263 ratings. I also picked up canoe paddles by graham warren and david gidmark. Its rockered hull ensures easy turning without adversely affecting tracking.
Sep 03, 2017 the three week strip canoe build, part 1, cutting the forms. I liked it so much that i recently ordered a second copy to give to a friend. Gilpatrick has fieldtested countless canoes and made modifications to. He attended the university of maine and spent six years in the army. Building a grand lakertype canoe part 2 this post is a continuation of a previous post describing a project to build a grand lakertype canoe. Gil gilpatricks most popular book is building a strip canoe. Youll find information about outdoor maine as well as unique projects with complete illustrated instructions on how to build them. The three week strip canoe build, part 1, cutting the forms. The canoe is a 14 tandem cedar strip that was built on a design from gil gilpatricks book.
I believe the particular model is called the puddle duck. Gil gilpatricks outdoor books building snowshoes, building a strip canoe. Fullsized plans and instructions for eight easytobuild, field tested canoes, and more on. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. If you are thinking about building a cedar strip canoe, this will give you a rough idea of the process. Gils been a guide in maine for over 30 years, having carried his share of tourists.
Oct 01, 2002 buy building a strip canoe revised by gilpatrick, gil isbn. Gil gilpatricks book on building wood strip canoes is the best ive seen. When i decided i wanted to build a square stern canoe, i started looking for plans and considered gils but changed my mind when i could not find pictures. Jason, i have no knowledge of the puddle duck other than a friend of mine happens to be building one right now. Gil gilpatrick after supervising the construction of more than 500 during his 30 years as an outdoor resources instructor in the school system of skowhegan, maine, gil gilpatrick shares his voice of experience. Grand laker canoe hull variations steve reynolds blog. Fullsized plans and instructions for eight easytobuild, fieldtested canoes, 2010. Building a strip canoe, second edition by gil gilpatrick, 9781565234833, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Gil gilpatrick was born, raised and has lived most of his life in and around the skowhegan, me area. Jan 19, 2008 and today, after building over 45 strip canoes following many different methods, i can say that gil.
First, i should have mention that the designer is gil gilpatrick. He takes away any feeling that wood strip canoe building is anything other than a series of small steps that result in a wonderful, and beautiful work of craftsmanship. I decided on the little puddle duck from gil gilpatricks book building a strip canoe 2nd edition. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick woodworking blog. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Get detailed, plans and patterns for eight proven strip canoe designs from master maine guide, gil gilpatrick. Plans are available in his awesome book, building a strip canoe, 2nd. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick woodworking.
Building a strip canoe 9780899333496 by gilpatrick, gil and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Building the wabnaki 16 strip canoe few more strips. Gilpatrick includes more than 100 photographs and illustrations in this 111 page guide book and touches on safety in the workshop, repairs and maintenance to your canoe, and gives you shortcuts to help you get paddling faster. I recommend this book for kayak builders too, because there are so many tips for making a good boat in this book. Plans for eight canoes, plus paddles and cane seats. They are all the product of my three careers which all occurred more or less simultaneously. Their canoe work was followed up by building a beautiful pair of laminated paddles to illustrate the paddle chapter of the book. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick, paperback. He has taught vocational arts at area high schools and was an instructor at one of the maine vocational schools.
Quotecorrect me if im wrong but you needed 12 lengths of 6x1inch 8ft boards. Nov 02, 2010 for woodworkers who spend wintry weather dreaming of the warmer seasons, there is them new book from fox chapel publishing, building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick isbn 978565234833. Gil writes in a clear and easy style that is very inspiring. Building gilpatricks puddle duck canoe let me try and get all the questions answered here. His friendly voice of experience addresses the novice or accomplished woodworker in easy stepbystep directions.
Im going to be eternally grateful to gil gilpatrick. The tumblehome keeps the sides of the canoe close to the paddler for an easy reach into the water. Building a strip canoe, second edition, revised and expanded by gil gilpatrick. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick goodreads. This book will provide hours of fun and satisfaction for making superb canoes that work. Canoecraft by ted moores and building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick seemed to be the goto books among the canoe building community. Fullsized plans and instructions for eight easytobuild, fieldtested canoes by gil gilpatrick 2010, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. How much did you pay for yours and is there different names for cedar. John river canoe, originally built in birch bark in 1895, is a classic symmetrical canoe with moderate load capacity. Jan 28, 2017 gil gilpatrick s outdoor books building snowshoes, building a strip canoe. This completely revised edition includes plans and patterns for eig. The author has built more than 500 canoes in his 30 years of teaching, while serving as an allagash river master guide. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
My intended method is to build a traditional cedarcanvas canoe structure, which means first of all building a form since that is how those boats are built. When i decided i wanted to build a square stern canoe, i started looking for plans and considered gils but changed my mind when i could not find pictures of. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick 2002 1003 on. Fullsized plans and instructions for eight easytobuild, fieldtested canoes by gil gilpatrickbuy.
And i will pick it up many more times just to look and think about my next stripper. I grabbed some pieces of 14 all thread rod out of my scrap bin and lay it inside the cove and clamp to it. In this revised and expanded second edition of his work, the builder of over 500 canoes takes you through stepbystep instructions for building eight. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You are right he is from maine and it is the name of the native american nation. I checked again and this is how he spells the name. Building a strip canoe, by gil gilpatrick, is a revised edition that guides. The pack frame, canoe accessories, trip box, saw, and reflector oven are particularly useful for campers. Sep 10, 2015 building a grand lakertype canoe part 2 this post is a continuation of a previous post describing a project to build a grand lakertype canoe. Mar 18, 2018 the first thing i did after deciding to tackle this project was buy a few books written by people who actually know things about canoe building.
The three week strip canoe build, part 1, cutting the. Buy building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick online at alibris. Be aware that many of gilpatricks earlier books, including the first edition to this. Fullsized plans and instructions for 8 easytobuild, fieldtested canoes fox chapel publishing stepbystep.
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