Building Wooden Snowshoes & Snowshoe Furniture: Winner of "Legendary Maine Guide" Award (Fox Chapel Publishing) Wood Bending, Frame Shaping, and Lacing Techniques with Patterns and Step-by-Step

Learn the traditional craft of building wooden snowshoes and rustic snowshoe-style furniture.

Building Wooden Snowshoes & Snowshoe Furniture by Legendary Maine Guide Gil Gilpatrick brings new life to the time-honored craft of handmade snowshoes. Combining practical woodworking instruction with years of backcountry experience, this guide teaches you how to design, shape, and assemble traditional wooden snowshoes using updated materials and proven techniques.
Complete snowshoe making guide covering frame shaping, wood bending, assembly, and lacing techniques Choose the right snowshoe style with guidance on sizing and design for different types of winter travel Traditional craftsmanship with modern materials to make durable and functional wooden snowshoes Rustic furniture projects including an end table, rocker, coffee table, footstool, and wood holder made in the classic snowshoe style Detailed patterns and plans to help you successfully complete both snowshoe and furniture projects

Beginning with the fundamentals of snowshoe design, Gilpatrick explains how to choose the right size and style for your needs, whether you plan to enjoy casual winter trail walks or venture into deep backcountry terrain. Step-by-step guidance shows how to bend and shape wooden frames, assemble the parts, and lace the finished snowshoes.
With detailed instructions, patterns, and insights from years of experience, this book teaches the woodworking skills you need to bend and shape wood, assemble snowshoe frames, and lace them properly.
Whether you are a winter sports enthusiast, a woodworker looking for a unique project, or someone who appreciates traditional outdoor craftsmanship, Building Wooden Snowshoes & Snowshoe Furniture offers inspiration and practical instruction for creating functional gear and beautiful rustic furniture.