Lewis's list of tools includes many useful for making canoes: adzes, axes, froes, draw-knives, and hatchets.

Coast Salish carvers use two basic styles of adze, a short-handled “elbow” adze, and a D-adze, named for the shapes of the handles. These were used to carve canoes, smooth cedar house …

Jan 1, 1984 · Using simple tools, artisans carved gracefully contoured dugout canoes (some of which measured more than 60 feet long!) from single logs of this fine-grained, rot-resistant wood.

Mar 9, 2022 · Keeping traditional Micronesian canoe carving alive: modern tools based on ancient designs. The outrigger canoes of the western Pacific islands of Yap are famous for their …

To build a canoe, you need basic woodworking skills, patience, and a budget for materials and tools. The process involves several essential tools, such as 4 drawing knives, 2 augers, 24 …

Aug 26, 2015 · Learn to make a traditional solid wood canoe paddle, a tool that travelers in these parts have been making and using for hundreds of years. There’s a special place on the shore …

When you're about to embark on your first canoe build, naturally you'll want to outfit your workshop with the right tools. Even if you're just beginning to think about the process, knowing …

Apr 1, 2011 · Often these tools need some work before they can be used. I always grind the chip breaker back at about a 45-degree angle, which provides a bigger opening for the chips to …

The primary tool in building a canoe was the ko'i or adze. The ko'i was made from basalt and gathered from quarries. The islands had to be explored to find where the best "rock" could be …

Jan 4, 2025 · Learn essential tips on workspace setup, tool selection, safety measures, shaping techniques, sanding, wood finishing, and more. Dive into various canoe types and safety …