I agree with you about not undermining the person who provides this forum.
But, my book is marked up with corrections to the drawings in the book so I can make one I don't have to adjust next one after having cut pieces out.
Probably my misunderstanding - maybe.

Marc

: I built this footbrace set from the plans in Nick's book for my
: Guillemot a few years ago. Great woodwork challenge, and sturdy
: design. I paddled that boat last weekend and the braces still
: work fine. I made the base and slider out of oak and the foot
: area out of plywood and epoxied the lot. I make my own Autocad
: plans for all the stuff I build, but I agreed with Nick I
: wouldn't publish these. His book is what got me into this very
: rewarding activity, and I'd never undermine his ability to
: sustain his business. I'd strongly recomend buying his book as
: Marc says.

: Kirk