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Post by cajunlady87 on Jan 15, 2013 16:11:49 GMT -7
For those who can appreciate talent at making things, this is an interesting little film made back in 1949 by then film maker Arnold Eagle. I'm glad he had the hindsight to film it as I enjoyed watching it and know some of you will also. It lasts 14 mins. It shows how a pirogue was made from start to finish, from cutting down the Cypress Tree to using hand tools to make it. Sadly, it's part of our culture lost forever as no one makes them this way anymore. In fact they believe this was the last one made and it has its place in the Smithsonian. www.folkstreams.net/film,188
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Post by wtrfwlr on Jan 15, 2013 18:48:55 GMT -7
Absolutely Outstanding Cajunlady! Thanks. I have dreamed about a piroque just like that my whole adult life. I had a piroque that I hunted out of for years but it was plywood and lumber so it was just not the same.
This film answered some questions that I have always had about how exactly they went about building boats like this, namely the hull thickness gauge that was shown. I always wondered how they knew just how far to 'dig out' the interior, now I know.
Cypress is a fascinating wood and an amazing tree. There are some outfits here in Arkansas that log it and i have thought about inquiring on what I could get planks for but now I wonder what a whole split billet would require?
Ahhh you Evil Tempting Girl! I have too much already....now you put this out there!
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Post by huntinguy on Jan 15, 2013 19:16:58 GMT -7
I've seen that before. It's really cool!
Great Post
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Post by cajunlady87 on Jan 16, 2013 6:11:12 GMT -7
Absolutely Outstanding Cajunlady! Thanks. I have dreamed about a piroque just like that my whole adult life. I had a piroque that I hunted out of for years but it was plywood and lumber so it was just not the same. This film answered some questions that I have always had about how exactly they went about building boats like this, namely the hull thickness gauge that was shown. I always wondered how they knew just how far to 'dig out' the interior, now I know. Cypress is a fascinating wood and an amazing tree. There are some outfits here in Arkansas that log it and i have thought about inquiring on what I could get planks for but now I wonder what a whole split billet would require? Ahhh you Evil Tempting Girl! I have too much already....now you put this out there! Glad to oblige and glad you learned something from watching the film. I liked the part where he has the pirogue flipped and he's rubbing his hand on the bottom of it with a smile on his face. Sleek as a baby's behind. As I said the art of making these pirogues has died with the oldtimers and I'm glad the making of them was preserved by Mr. Eagle. While growing up I lived across the street from a carpenter. In spare times he'd make pirogues from plywood as you mentioned. I don't know if anyone in my area still makes those too. Sadly the demand just isn't there. One of the many downfalls of modernization of civilization.
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Post by pathwinder14 on Jan 16, 2013 7:32:09 GMT -7
Great Vid.
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Post by hunter63 on Jan 16, 2013 12:53:08 GMT -7
That is classic, form a bygone era.....Thanks for the reminder. Nowhere near, but intresting...... www.unclejohns.com/boat/
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Post by Pennsylvania Mike on Jan 16, 2013 13:05:27 GMT -7
That was great cajunlady! I loved the old French songs, and that espresso coffee pot (for those that didn't notice, did you watch how little coffee the lady served in those caps, that coffee can keep you awake for whole day and night if you are not used to drink it). Very interesting and very nicely done, but those boats are only for skinny people, I would need a bigger tree to make me a Pirogue. Thanks cajunlady!
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Post by wtrfwlr on Jan 16, 2013 13:05:54 GMT -7
That is classic, form a bygone era.....Thanks for the reminder. Nowhere near, but intresting...... www.unclejohns.com/boat/That's the same piroque I had as a matter of fact. I'll be making some just like those soon as hunting season is over. Nice cheap little boats and I have a rack on top of my truck that I carry one with me all the time.
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Post by hunter63 on Jan 16, 2013 13:31:10 GMT -7
I have the kit and I'm "Fixin" on building it........ Gave some thought of cutting a few extra sets of compounts of oy cyspress, and using them instead of the kit.
It appears that all cuts are like 17 degrees.......Like I said I'm "finin" on it.....LOL
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Post by wtrfwlr on Jan 16, 2013 14:16:07 GMT -7
I have the kit and I'm "Fixin" on building it........ Gave some thought of cutting a few extra sets of compounts of oy cyspress, and using them instead of the kit. It appears that all cuts are like 17 degrees.......Like I said I'm "finin" on it.....LOL That was the same thing I had in mind to do. I took mine apart after the plywood rotted and was going to duplicate the parts out of cypress and use Luan for the sheeting and then fiberglass for lightweight. Sadly though that was, among everything else in my world, at the shop when the man took everything away from me. I think you're right about the 17* cuts although the bow and stern 'prawn' pieces seemed to be a little more tricky? The undercut for the sides with the angle and all would take some thought on how to jig up on the table saw. By the way, lemme know if you lose interest in the kit you have. I may wanna try and buy that one from you.
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Post by hunter63 on Jan 16, 2013 14:31:10 GMT -7
I'm planning on keeping it for now, but will keep you on mind if i decide to cut out some spares...
After all one can never have too many 'boats"..... This kit kinda took a back seat when sale on camo duck boat type Pirogue happened at a Duck Unlimited event.....Selling out the local Gander Mountain Stores stock
I'll give it some thought.........
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Post by wtrfwlr on Jan 16, 2013 14:57:13 GMT -7
I'm planning on keeping it for now, but will keep you on mind if i decide to cut out some spares... After all one can never have too many 'boats"..... This kit kinda took a back seat when sale on camo duck boat type Pirogue happened at a Duck Unlimited event.....Selling out the local Gander Mountain Stores stock I'll give it some thought......... Yep. That's all I'm sayin, is that if it's going to go by the wayside or something lemme know cause I'm gonna have to build one, either out of another kit or one of my own. I have already missed out on some hunts close to the house here cause I didn't have one and my duck boat is too big. Like I say, just an option.
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Post by cajunlady87 on Jan 16, 2013 16:12:20 GMT -7
Glad you guys enjoyed the vintage film as much as I did. Look at the conversation it sparked and plans in the making to build y'all own. PMike, I did notice the coffee being served and while growing up I remember those coffee pots being used. Some still exist but usually the little coffee ground sack is missing. As for the amount of coffee poured in each cup, it's call "an tite (short for petite) goot", Cajun french for a sip which is all you needed as you are correct, it was strong.
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Post by hunter63 on Jan 16, 2013 16:28:05 GMT -7
Yes it's really good to see someone who took the time to document the methods and ways of the older generations. Local group has been hacking away at a dug-out at the local rendezvous for a few years now, not sure if they really know what they are doing, but do have some cool tools..... Maybe one of these years they will finish it...... Like to see it float.....LOL
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Post by wtrfwlr on Jan 16, 2013 19:48:54 GMT -7
That's about what I would end up with in my yard! A big ole half chopped up log!
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