Sanding the ribs - very good for the waistline.

Using a board to check for high spots

Hot water keeps the planks flexible and soft so they can take the wicked twist on the bow.

The aforementioned wicked twist.

First planks fastened.

Scott's nifty and simple marking tool for trimming the planks.

High tech.

And he does it all with a pipe in his hand or in his mouth. 

As far as we go with the planks while the canoe is on the mould.

She's free! She's free!

Trussed up and waiting for epoxy to dry on the inwales.