The second step of building the inwale was to make the scuppers. The scuppers are helpful in to ways: they enable the water to drain out of the canoe when flipped over and they allow gear to be tied down. Scupper lengths vary from an inch to multiple inches. My scuppers were 3 1/2" long and were spaced 3 1/2" away from each other. The scuppers were not only cut on the chop saw but also routed to give them a curved edge, which would complement the whole curviness of the canoe. They were then glued onto the inwale outer strip at the correct spacing and then clamped down with multiple binder clips from Staples. After the glue dried, it was sanded with a belt sander to ensure a smooth surface. Then finally the next step was to build the deck.
The second step of building the inwale was to make the scuppers. The scuppers are helpful in to ways: they enable the water to drain out of the canoe when flipped over and they allow gear to be tied down. Scupper lengths vary from an inch to multiple inches. My scuppers were 3 1/2" long and were spaced 3 1/2" away from each other. The scuppers were not only cut on the chop saw but also routed to give them a curved edge, which would complement the whole curviness of the canoe. They were then glued onto the inwale outer strip at the correct spacing and then clamped down with multiple binder clips from Staples. After the glue dried, it was sanded with a belt sander to ensure a smooth surface. Then finally the next step was to build the deck.
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