Handbuilt
by Alex Comb
Builders
of
Wood & Canvas Canoes
Wooden
Kayaks and Classic Rowing Boats
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Wood & Canvas Canoe Construction
Each year we offer a class on wood and canvas canoe construction. During
a week long course, participants will build one canoe. One student may take
home the canoe for the cost of materials ($1100 to $1400 depending on model).
The building class is limited to 10 students. 
This class demonstrates
both the solid form and the"open form" type of wood and canvas canoe construction.
The open form involves using a form that is similar to that used to build
a wood-strip canoe. The form is much easier to construct than the solid
form often used in wood and canvas construction and it can be readily taken
apart for storeage when not in use.
This class is designed for those wanting to learn the skills to build a canoe on their own and for those who would simply like the experience of building a finely crafted wooden canoe. Canoe Building Class: August 9-15, 2009 $750 ~ Wood
Canoe/Boat Repair Repair Clinic: June 1 -6, 2009 $650 ~
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Private Sessions A deposit of the cost of materials is required. Please call to schedule. Cost: $200/day plus materials ~
"I finished the kayak. Thanks so much for helping to make this
a reality. Spending " Alex had prepared the stock before I arrived. We worked steadily
the first day and the days to come. He gave me room to build my own boat,
but was there to help when I needed it. In the end (eight days) I had
on the canvas and two coats of filler. Thanks again, Alex, for all your
help. I will be proud to paddle this beautiful canoe for years to come".
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Available on Canoe Construction: Dacron for wood and canvas canoes For information on available lodging: |
P.O.
Box 297 • Knife River, Minnesota 55609
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Clinics
on the repair of wood and canvas canoes and boats are also available.
These are designed to help folks get repairs done to their own boats.
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The best thing I did this summer was to stop by and talk with Alex and
he suggested we build this boat together". 
I will schedule one-on-one classes for individuals to build their own
boat. Any of our stock models can be built with my instruction and full
use of our shop. Custom boats of other designs can also be built. This
option allows you to select your own convenient time to build your very
own boat. I will not build your boat for you though I will be available
to explain and demonstrate the required steps and offer any assistance
you need. You may bring a helper if you wish for a slight additional fee.
Cost for these classes is $200 per day ($225 with a helper) plus
materials ($1050 to $1550 depending on canoe model. Groups building
two and three canoes can be accomodated for a reduced daily fee. For prices
for groups and for all other boats please call for a quote). Please call
or 
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Alex combines classical music, Zen & yoga to create a relaxed atmosphere
where work becomes fun. I found skills I never knew I had and built a
canoe I will admire, cherish and most importantly, use for years to come.
Thanks Alex for helping me fulfill a dream!". 