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Chis, Make sure you replace the centre brace before you go out in it again. It prevents the side of the canoe collapsing inwards with water pressure. You can lift the canoe by it, but only with your hands right next to the gunwhales/sides, not near the middle. Although I think you've probably...

Chis, The tape is the glass reinforcing tape in the fibreglass. If you hit anything hard enough to damage that, you've got bigger problems elsewhere! :) Graham

Glad it looks good in the daylight Chis. Have fun and enjoy it. Don't know the Calder, but it looks interesting. Graham

The canoe has now been spoken for and thanks for your interest and bandwidth. I wouldn't say I'm packing up paddling, but my paddling has changed since I built that one. I'm now more interested in coastal meandering and fishing, so a sit on top is on the list for this year. Anglesey is just a...

After hanging in the shed for the last 14 years, my home built canoe has got to go. It is an Algonquin canoe, although the designer''s name escapes me. It is 14 foot long and easy to handle with one adult, two adults, or one adult plus kids. It is stitch and tape construction and could do with a...

Depends on what the bags are to be used for and I'm thinking more of the external environment than what goes in them. Cordura type 1000D textured nylon is a good allrounder, but the seams leak. A 40z pu coated nylon at the other end of the weight scale is cheap and quite tough, but won't...

Unfortunately SCM, all the fabric has gone now, but I think it has all been to good homes. If you or anyone else has any questions about fabrics etc, I'll happily answer them as best I can.

Actually I was just trying to get them hooked on our products! :) Looks like there is plenty of growth in them. Graham

Very nice. I built one years ago and there is something special about building your own boat/canoe. And they always get lots of admiring glances from others. :)

Thanks for the positive comments Michael. Glad you liked what you saw. I hope I'm not breaking any forum rules on here, but if so, I beg the groups pardon. Ref BCUK smock, I'm open to discussions if someone wants to start them off. I've also got an option on a waterproof breathable flameproof...

Okay following from early on, who would like a double Ventile jacket? British Racing Green outer with rubber (light brown) lining, size medium. The only problem is that it is not made. I found a bag containing all the bits, so if you fancy a real DIY project, this could be for you. Medium will...

A couple of people have expressed an interest in the Ventile smocks and I'll link to a picture this evening. Just make a cash offer. Later tonight I will put details of a double Ventile jacket. I won't put it here now as those who've not been able to get onto the forum during the day won't get...

Ventile smocks - open to offers and don't worry about being cheeky :) Very simple design; no pockets, elasticated hood, elasticated cuffs. Take two, cut one up and add pockets if you wish.

Hi Everyone. Thank you for your interest and I think that most of the fabrics are probably spoken for. It's probably best if I close the offer now until I've completed the sort out and know what I have and who is having what. I'll be in touch with everyone individually. Thanks Graham

If you are coming along the A55 into North Wales, we are 10 minutes off it and I can be here late at night if it helps.

The main polycotton is some 84" wide navy lightweight polycotton or the cotton nylons above. These fabrics are only minor products for us, so not a lot of them.

Okay, thank you. I've got someone coming tonight for some, but I'll put your name on anything left. I'm near Holywell, at CH8 7GR, but I really don't want them hanging around and need them gone by Christmas.

Tarps - yes, loads of green waterproof breathable polyester, blue nylon in various lengths etc. May not be ideal, but for making prototypes, idea. I've also got some Ventile smocks with matching fibre pile jumpers to go underneath and I'm open to offers on these. What's wrong with them? Size...

It's not so much generous as I just hate skipping it when I know someone else would make use of it. These were all kept because "it'll come in handy one day", but some have been here for 15 years and I don't think that day will ever come. I've got some Beaver fabric which is a cotton nylon and...

I've been having a clear out at work and have a number of roll ends of fabric suitable for outdoor gear and projects. There are microfibres, polycottons, nylons, PVC coated nylons, PU coated nylons, breathable nylons, breathable polyesters, Goretex storm lining and some 3 layer waterproof...