The trouble with the link in my previous post has apparently been fixed. After three days of trying, Netscape finally works again. The link is http://sites.netscape.net/jmichne/ . Scroll down a little bit to the list of targets, then click on Working With Short Strips. -- John

: Which is the best way to join short cedar strips on the hull to make full
: length strips? Should I use butt joints or scarf joints? I am using cove
: and bead strips.
: Thanks