The pattern pieces are numbered with zero being the centre, and six being the bow and stern pieces. The two number six pieces were attached to the
strongback first. The
centerline of the mold had to line up with the
centerline of the
strongback.
The mold pieces were attached to the
strongback at 12" intervals which were previously carefully marked out. The stem molds were attached at the bow and stern and will form the shape of the front and back of the canoe. A string line was run between the stem molds, up high, to line up the center of the tops of the mold pieces. Again, it is crucial that all markings be perfectly matched up.
All the pieces were attached to the
strongback.
A strip of wood was attached to the top of the molds to hold them perfectly horizontal to the
strongback.
Parawax was applied to the edges of the molds so glue would not stick to them during construction. The form is now complete and the next step will be to apply the cedar strips.
The mold pieces were attached to the strongback at 12" intervals which were previously carefully marked out. The stem molds were attached at the bow and stern and will form the shape of the front and back of the canoe. A string line was run between the stem molds, up high, to line up the center of the tops of the mold pieces. Again, it is crucial that all markings be perfectly matched up.
All the pieces were attached to the strongback. 
A strip of wood was attached to the top of the molds to hold them perfectly horizontal to the strongback. Parawax was applied to the edges of the molds so glue would not stick to them during construction. The form is now complete and the next step will be to apply the cedar strips.
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