So you want your own DUGOUT CANOE? Every one I work on is UNIQUE! If that's not enough, and you want one CUSTOM-MADE FOR YOU, I can do that! Please e-mail me your idea, with a phone number I can reach you at. I'll need to know a few things before we get started. Please answer all the questions below in your e-mail. This will make it easier for me to get the process rolling.
I CAN TAKE CARE OF THE WHOLE PROCESS, IF YOU LIKE. We'll clarify everything when we talk...
I CAN TAKE CARE OF THE WHOLE PROCESS, IF YOU LIKE. We'll clarify everything when we talk...
DO YOU HAVE A TREE? We have to start somewhere! Finding a tree is, to me, the hardest part of the process. They should be 3-4ft in diameter, and a minimum of 12ft long. I've worked on trees as long as 33ft! They could even be bigger, if you like! That said, anything over 17ft REQUIRES a trailer, as it will be very heavy. I can include a trailer, or you provide your own. YOU make the decisions, here. I prefer smaller, shorter canoes. Sometimes they will even go on a roof rack!
DO YOU HAVE A PLACE FOR CANOE CAMP? This is the next step. I prefer to camp WITH the tree, as I work on it. I'm O.K. with my tent, but welcome any decent arrangements. Remember... I go where the trees are! I live to travel. Canoe Camps usually attract people, and I like to encourage others to get the experience of carving a DUGOUT CANOE! (especially children!) This, again, is up to YOU!
WHEN DO YOU WANT YOUR CANOE? This is important, since I don't deal with "time" all that much. I try to carve often, and also have expeditions fairly regularly. A tree usually takes about two months to be transformed into a DUGOUT CANOE.
WHAT CUSTOM FEATURES DO YOU WANT IN YOUR CANOE? This is where it gets INTERESTING! I am creative, and will attempt to do anything, within reason! I usually let the tree tell me what to do... no kidding! I also make my canoes with high bows, so they can deal with lakes, as well as rivers. I also start with a flat bottom, for stability. I point the ends a little, to act as a keel... to help steering. I can add a full-length keel, round the edges, add rocker... again, YOU decide! I can do whatever I think is best, or you can have me do it with or without modern tools and sealers, for instance. I can even carve totems or designs into the canoe, if you like! This is YOUR baby!!!
DO YOU HAVE THE FUNDS? This is a serious question. Look at the ones I have for sale. You may commission one, whether the project is near you, or not. Custom canoes will be more expensive. After talking to you about your parameters, I will set a price. I will require half the money up front. This will allow me to get the tree and myself set-up in Canoe Camp.
ARE YOU READY TO DO THIS? If you are, indeed, ready to have your own CUSTOM DUGOUT CANOE, then send me that e-mail! Canoe! Canoe!
DO YOU HAVE A PLACE FOR CANOE CAMP? This is the next step. I prefer to camp WITH the tree, as I work on it. I'm O.K. with my tent, but welcome any decent arrangements. Remember... I go where the trees are! I live to travel. Canoe Camps usually attract people, and I like to encourage others to get the experience of carving a DUGOUT CANOE! (especially children!) This, again, is up to YOU!
WHEN DO YOU WANT YOUR CANOE? This is important, since I don't deal with "time" all that much. I try to carve often, and also have expeditions fairly regularly. A tree usually takes about two months to be transformed into a DUGOUT CANOE.
WHAT CUSTOM FEATURES DO YOU WANT IN YOUR CANOE? This is where it gets INTERESTING! I am creative, and will attempt to do anything, within reason! I usually let the tree tell me what to do... no kidding! I also make my canoes with high bows, so they can deal with lakes, as well as rivers. I also start with a flat bottom, for stability. I point the ends a little, to act as a keel... to help steering. I can add a full-length keel, round the edges, add rocker... again, YOU decide! I can do whatever I think is best, or you can have me do it with or without modern tools and sealers, for instance. I can even carve totems or designs into the canoe, if you like! This is YOUR baby!!!
DO YOU HAVE THE FUNDS? This is a serious question. Look at the ones I have for sale. You may commission one, whether the project is near you, or not. Custom canoes will be more expensive. After talking to you about your parameters, I will set a price. I will require half the money up front. This will allow me to get the tree and myself set-up in Canoe Camp.
ARE YOU READY TO DO THIS? If you are, indeed, ready to have your own CUSTOM DUGOUT CANOE, then send me that e-mail! Canoe! Canoe!
