> I built a stitch-n-glue kit in my second-floor apartment this past winter,
> and had great success. But already I'm looking towards building another
> kayak (sound familiar to anyone?)

> Has anyone successfully built a strip kayak in their apartment? I have
> access to many woodworking tools at my folks' place, but it's 5 hours
> away. I could spend a weekend or two cutting forms, strips, etc., at their
> place in preparation, but would be doing the acutal building in my
> apartment. In-apartment tools include cordless drill, Dremel, orbital palm
> sander, and Skil-saw.

> Possible?

> Thanks for any and all responses in advance. Dean

Dean, Someone posted pictures on one of the strip building BB's about doing this. He said he got his deposit back from his landlord... well, that may be a problem. Here's something to think about: If I were your neighbor in your apartment building, and if your dust or epoxy fumes migrated out of your space into mine (they will migrate somewhere), I would certainly have something to say about it. Please be respectful of your neighbors. Epoxy fumes may not smell too bad, but they are not at all healthy. You will probably wear a respirator, but your neighbors won't have that opportunity, and shouldn't be expected to endure your hobby in a way that is physically harmful to them, their children, etc. I think many people who build strip boats are somewhat environmentally concious. Don't become the equivalent of the polluting chemical plant down the road. Think about it.