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About 10 years ago I inherited a 16 foot white water canoe that was made by Mad River. The side rails (gunwales), seats, decks, cross braces, and carry yoke were all made of Ash wood. Unfortunately the canoe sat out side and open to the elements for several years, thus the wood parts rotted and needed replacement.
About 10 years ago I inherited a 16 foot white water canoe that was made by Mad River. The side rails (gunwales), seats, decks, cross braces, and carry yoke were all made of Ash wood. Unfortunately the canoe sat out side and open to the elements for several years, thus the wood parts rotted and needed replacement.
To create the replacement parts, I obtained rough sawn Ash from Peach State Lumber and milled it out to the correct size. I used my router to create the rounded edges on the gunwales. To create the cross brace and carry yoke I traced the old rotted parts onto new Ash lumber. I used my band saw to cut the parts out. I cheated on the seats. I ordered those as new units from the Mad River Canoe company. I did this because I have no idea how to weave a cane seat.
To create the replacement parts, I obtained rough sawn Ash from Peach State Lumber and milled it out to the correct size. I used my router to create the rounded edges on the gunwales. To create the cross brace and carry yoke I traced the old rotted parts onto new Ash lumber. I used my band saw to cut the parts out. I cheated on the seats. I ordered those as new units from the Mad River Canoe company. I did this because I have no idea how to weave a cane seat.
The new decks are larger and a bit more ornate than the originals. I wanted to add some flair to the decks so I glued an accent strip of contrasting color in the center. I cut the decks out on the band saw and routed the edges with a round over bit using my router.
The new decks are larger and a bit more ornate than the originals. I wanted to add some flair to the decks so I glued an accent strip of contrasting color in the center. I cut the decks out on the band saw and routed the edges with a round over bit using my router.
All of the wood was finished with a water resistant finish called Harmony Gunwale Guard-Natural.
All of the wood was finished with a water resistant finish called Harmony Gunwale Guard-Natural.
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