Jan 28, 2017 gil gilpatrick s outdoor books building snowshoes, building a strip canoe. Plans are available in his awesome book, building a strip canoe, 2nd. Buy building a strip canoe revised by gilpatrick, gil isbn. 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. Gil gilpatricks book on building wood strip canoes is the best ive seen. Fullsized plans and instructions for eight easytobuild, fieldtested canoes by gil gilpatrick 2010, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. 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 gilpatricks puddle duck canoe let me try and get all the questions answered here. Gil gilpatricks most popular book is building a strip canoe. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
The three week strip canoe build, part 1, cutting the. Fullsized plans and instructions for eight easytobuild, fieldtested canoes, 2010. This completely revised edition includes plans and patterns for eig. Their canoe work was followed up by building a beautiful pair of laminated paddles to illustrate the paddle chapter of the book.
Fullsized plans and instructions for eight easytobuild, fieldtested canoes by gil gilpatrickbuy. I recommend this book for kayak builders too, because there are so many tips for making a good boat in this book. Be aware that many of gilpatricks earlier books, including the first edition to this. You are right he is from maine and it is the name of the native american nation. Gil gilpatricks outdoor books building snowshoes, building a strip canoe. In this revised and expanded second edition of his work, the builder of over 500 canoes takes you through stepbystep instructions for building eight. Its rockered hull ensures easy turning without adversely affecting tracking. 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. The canoe is a 14 tandem cedar strip that was built on a design from gil gilpatricks book. My intended method is to build a traditional cedarcanvas canoe structure, which means first of all building a. I used gil gilpatricks book building a strip canoe. Gil gilpatrick seems like the type of guy that likes to get it done and get it done now. I checked again and this is how he spells the name. 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.
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Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Gil gilpatrick has 15 books on goodreads with 263 ratings. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick 2002 1003 on. This book will provide hours of fun and satisfaction for making superb canoes that work. 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. Jan 19, 2008 and today, after building over 45 strip canoes following many different methods, i can say that gil. I first read this book in 1986 and it inspired me to build my first wood strip canoe. 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. 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. Oct 01, 2002 buy building a strip canoe revised by gilpatrick, gil isbn. Several months ago i built an 18 foot wood strip canoe using information found in a different book. Plans for eight canoes, plus paddles and cane seats gilpatrick, gil on. He attended the university of maine and spent six years in the army.
And i will pick it up many more times just to look and think about my next stripper. Gils contemporary construction method augment the traditional wood strips with fiberglass and west system epoxy. The author has built more than 500 canoes in his 30 years of teaching, while serving as an allagash river master guide. Im going to be eternally grateful to gil gilpatrick. Building the wabnaki 16 strip canoe few more strips. Gil writes in a clear and easy style that is very inspiring. The pack frame, canoe accessories, trip box, saw, and reflector oven are particularly useful for campers. Quotecorrect me if im wrong but you needed 12 lengths of 6x1inch 8ft boards. Gil gilpatrick books list of books by author gil gilpatrick.
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. 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. Books by gil gilpatrick author of building a strip canoe. Fullsized plans and instructions for eight easytobuild, field tested canoes, and more on. If you are a doityourself outdoorsman youll want to browse through my books. 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. I wish i had had gils book when i started that project. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick, paperback barnes. It measures 16 feet 8 inches and i call it the hawkes 168. 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. 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. Building a strip canoe, by gil gilpatrick, is a revised edition that. Gils been a guide in maine for over 30 years, having carried his share of tourists.
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. He has taught vocational arts at area high schools and was an instructor at one of the maine vocational schools. Get detailed, plans and patterns for eight proven strip canoe designs from master maine guide, gil gilpatrick. Building a strip canoe 9780899333496 by gilpatrick, gil and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The tumblehome keeps the sides of the canoe close to the paddler for an easy reach into the water. 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. I believe the particular model is called the puddle duck. Plans for eight canoes, plus paddles and cane seats. Building a strip canoe, by gil gilpatrick, is a revised edition that guides readers on building a canoe for any type of water. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick 2002, paperback. Youll find information about outdoor maine as well as unique projects with complete illustrated instructions on how to. See all books authored by gil gilpatrick, including building a strip canoe, and building a strip canoe. Sep 03, 2017 the three week strip canoe build, part 1, cutting the forms.
I grabbed some pieces of 14 all thread rod out of my scrap bin and lay it inside the cove and clamp to it. If you are thinking about building a cedar strip canoe, this will give you a rough idea of the process. In this revised edition, gilpatrick building a strip canoe includes betterdeveloped instructions and new illustrations for the nine projects. Canoecraft by ted moores and building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick seemed to be the goto books among the canoe building community. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick, paperback. Youll find information about outdoor maine as well as unique projects with complete illustrated instructions on how to build them. They are all the product of my three careers which all occurred more or less simultaneously. How much did you pay for yours and is there different names for cedar. Grand laker canoe hull variations steve reynolds blog. I liked it so much that i recently ordered a second copy to give to a friend.
Buy building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick online at alibris. 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. John river canoe, originally built in birch bark in 1895, is a classic symmetrical canoe with moderate load capacity. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Building a strip canoe by gil gilpatrick woodworking. Building a strip canoe, by gil gilpatrick, is a revised edition that guides. Gil gilpatrick has supervised the construction of more than 500 canoes in over 30 years of teaching outdoor resources in a vocational school. 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. Gilpatrick has fieldtested countless canoes and made modifications to. 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. Gilpatrick has fieldtested countless canoes and made modifications to their designs.
Building a grand lakertype canoe part 2 steve reynolds blog. 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. I decided on the little puddle duck from gil gilpatricks book building a strip canoe 2nd edition. I hope you find a book here on my web site that you can use and enjoy. Building a strip canoe, second edition by gil gilpatrick, 9781565234833, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. 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. Gil gilpatrick was born, raised and has lived most of his life in and around the skowhegan, me area. First, i should have mention that the designer is gil gilpatrick. The three week strip canoe build, part 1, cutting the forms.
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