: I'd have to say that you don't need most of those tools (not that they're not
: useful). Depending on what style of boat, and what style of building you
: want to use (stapled, or staple-less), will determine what tools you
: really need.

: A fairing board can be built at home very cheaply (a small piece of some thin
: plywood and a two drawer knobs).

: Other tools that I found to be a must-have: Ratcheting Straps
: Brad Gun (I went stapleless, but used a brad here and there - a hammer would
: do the same job)
: Jigsaw for cutting forms
: Electric Screwdriver for building strongback and attaching forms (a regular
: screwdriver would work in a pinch)
: Good pair of scissors
: Lots of bar clamps

Bar clamps? um..what for?

Bill H.