I bought the same kit from Newfound

You cut 3/4" (parallel to the profile)off the end forms and laminate the inner stem strips back up to the origional shape and attach it with duct tape. I found this helpful as I could glue strips directly to the stem.

I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts of using or not using inner stems. I assumed that I was traiding off a slight increase in weight for increase in strength. In retrospect I think the end pour probably holds things together pritty securly.

I would use inner stems again for the ease of fitting together the bow and stern strips.

> Oops. It's a Guillemot from Newfound Woodworks. I "think" I have
> it figured out, but I'm not sure. I think the inner stems pieces should
> have been taped to the form before I started stripping. To late for those.
> The outer stem pieces (up to 4 on each end) should be laminated together
> and bent around the bow and stern. I re-read the stem section in Nick's
> book and it indicates 3 - 1/8" strips is about the right number to
> use.

> The outer stem pieces are 40" long, inner stem 33".

> Thanks,

> Woody