Monthly Archives: January 2015

The Wannigan

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Jeff Katzer

Right, What’s a wannigan?  The name comes from the Algonquian first nation people and it is a box that would hold a camp kitchen.  Traditionally they were used in canoes by the Voyageurs, but they were also used by wood cutters … Continue reading →

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Part II of the Frontiersman Canoe Restoration

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Jeff Katzer

So one of the key elements to finishing up the restoration of our 40 year old canoe was the ability to get replacement gunwales and end caps.  The originals were basically destroyed by many years of sunlight and hard living. … Continue reading →

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Building The Laminated Canoe Paddles

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Jeff Katzer

Hiding in this log are several 1 inch x 1/4 inch cedar strips just waiting to be crafted into a laminated bent shaft paddle.  All I needed to do was cut em out, glue em up, and slap on some … Continue reading →

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New Years VanSlam 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Jeff Katzer

It has been said the one should try to spend New Year’s Day the way you would like to spend the rest of the year.  Well, if that’s the case, then we’re off to a pretty fabulous 2015. Beautiful freezing … Continue reading →

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