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Re: Shop: does strongback need to be level?
By:Mike Savage
Date: 10/26/2009, 8:24 am

: hi,

: good question. don't know about bow-to-stern level, but i should think that
: it might be a good idea to be able to tilt it 45 deg sideways, to both
: sides.

: this could be done with simple 45 deg wedges between which the SB fits
: snugly. and a flat surface also, for the normal position.

: I am thinking back on my own stripping and glassing, and this option would
: have made certain stages much less messy and easier. includes sanding as
: well.

: rats! why did i not think of this a year ago!? ;(

: risto

Hey Risto,
That sounds like an excuse to build another kayak.

Mike Savage
South West Cork

Messages In This Thread

Shop: does strongback need to be level?
ewan -- 10/24/2009, 10:08 pm
Re: Shop: does strongback need to be level?
Sean -- 11/4/2009, 9:23 pm
Re: Shop: does strongback need to be level?
risto -- 10/26/2009, 7:36 am
Re: Shop: does strongback need to be level?
Bill Hamm -- 10/27/2009, 1:54 am
Re: Shop: does strongback need to be level?
risto -- 10/30/2009, 5:56 am
Re: Shop: does strongback need to be level?
Bill Hamm -- 11/1/2009, 12:53 am
Re: Shop: does strongback need to be level?
Mike Savage -- 10/26/2009, 8:24 am
Excuse???! *NM*
risto -- 10/30/2009, 5:53 am
Re: Shop: does strongback need to be level?
johne -- 10/25/2009, 9:04 am
Re: Shop: does strongback need to be level?
Mike Savage -- 10/25/2009, 8:36 am
Re: Shop: does strongback need to be level?
Bill Hamm -- 10/25/2009, 12:44 am