Took some advice from SoTP forum on how to form the wood without using a steamer. Concensus is to weigh the wood down then pour boiling water over it to soften it up. I poured about 3 kettles over the course of the evening and wrapped towels around and left it overnight. Took a look the next morning and the wood sprung back in to place nearly smacking me in the face at the same time so there's no real set at all. I guess I'll keep adding boiling water and weights and see what happens. If that doesn't work then I may have to resort to the steamer.
In the mean time I've turned the canoe over and have sanded down all the chines so they are nicely rounded and smooth and ready for the final glass tape application.
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My ramblings and experiences of building an open (Canadian) canoe.
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