Canoe plans for cedar strip construction. solo & tandem canoes elegant. light. a pleasure to build. a joy to paddle. 11′ – 18.5′ at ashes we sell canoe plans for boats that are a study in simplicity.. When strip planking first began to be used the strips were plane cut either square or oblong in cross section. nowadays most home builders use the more convenient molded strips. the most common timber used is cedar. however any straight grained wood can be used although it is best if it is knot free.. 6-oct-2019-am : search for cedar strip boat building plans. a beautiful, cedar strip boat building plans for your home. handmade from natural american wood. the legs give this piece a light, airy feel, while strong joinery keeps it stable and sturdy. (see the second photo of me standing on the table.)all my products are handmade (by me) in my central shop, and i really enjoy.