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Re: Strip: Metal Spine
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 9/7/2009, 12:15 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: Metal Spine (Barry)

: It is very strong, no twist, no flex. A bit more expensive. I intended to
: build 3 - 4 with the same settup and figured the cost was reasonable. I
: need to finish the first one...

Still just easier and more useful to build an exterior strongback. Can build any kinda boat on it. Mine cost maybe $25 and has survived several boats and the classes I've taught. Even built the catamaran on it, ok around it .

Bill H.

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Strip: Metal Spine
Pete -- 9/2/2009, 11:05 pm
Re: Strip: Metal Spine *LINK* *Pic*
Barry -- 9/6/2009, 1:36 pm
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Barry -- 9/6/2009, 1:37 pm
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george jung -- 9/6/2009, 4:38 pm
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Barry -- 9/6/2009, 5:55 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 9/7/2009, 12:15 am
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Barry -- 9/7/2009, 1:07 pm
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Will N to Go -- 9/7/2009, 1:39 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 9/8/2009, 12:42 am
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Barry -- 9/7/2009, 2:10 pm
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tony olsen -- 9/3/2009, 7:53 am