Just a quick post here, putting on strip 18.
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Removing the old tape, getting ready for the next strip.
We have already chosen the next two strips, they are sitting on top of the canoe.
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Taking the straps off to put the two new strips under.
Paul then glues up the coves and we tighten up the straps, and begin taping the strips together.
![](http://www.urbanoarsman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pauls-Canoe-283.jpg)
The strips need to be trimmed near the ends….
As we get closer to the keel/stem piece, we have to trim the strips so that they can lie together along the stem-piece without interfering with each other.
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Stem strapped down so that he strips touch the moulds.
I really like using straps to hold the strips to the moulds. If I build another canoe, or any strip built boat, I will use straps at every mould station.
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Paul’s Canoe Build, strip 18, looking from North to South.
We will (maybe) be able to put on one more pair of strips before we have to do one side at a time.
![](http://www.urbanoarsman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pauls-Canoe-288.jpg)
You always need one more clamp……South to North view.
Hopefully, strip 19 tomorrow,
Cheers,