Finishing Aluminum
Rubbing the surface of an aluminum plate with a steel brush will produce a satin finish.
How to Make a Sailing Canoe
Completed Sailing Canoe
A canvas canoe is easily made and light to handle, but in making one, it must be remembered that the cloth will tear, if any snags are encountered. Therefore such a craft cannot be used in all waters, but by being careful at shores, it can be used as safely as an ordinary sailing canoe. Be sure to select the best materials and when complete cover the seams well with paint.
The materials necessary for the construction of a sailing canoe, as illustrated in the engraving, are as follows: