Second stage of rib repair, which includes the shattered sections of the ribs near the stern stem. One might say "Why not just replace the rib?" I did replace some, but I could have replaced half of the ribs on this canoe.
Actually, by the time that I removed the planking and put it back on, and repaired all of those broken ribs, I could have built a whole new canoe. The big challenge is to determine just where that line is for you and the project.
I have a lot of clamps...now. It wasn't always the case. It is often said that a woodworker can never have too many clamps. I have almost enough!
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All those clamps are removed and we can start to see the shape of the canoe returning.
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Repairs are shaped back to the original rib shape. Now I can start to get the last of the planking back one. In case you are wondering, yes, it is a challenge to get the planks back in the proper order!
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Planking all done, hull faired, and a coat of linseed oil is applied. Once the oil dries the canoe is ready for canvas.
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