> Ross asked for some photos, so here's the approach I've taken for form
> alignment of surfyak T-4.

> What you're looking at is a series of forms at 6" or so spacing,
> threaded on a 2" by 4" strongback laid on its side. The sideways
> orientation is because of this kayaks extreme rocker and because of a
> desire to make the strongback as long as possible.

> Screwed (2 screws each) into the 2" sides of the strongback are
> spacers made of 1/2" (5/8"?) plywood by 2" high (same as
> strongback). One end is cut at right angles and is butted right to the
> form location, while the other end is cut short at an angle. Into the
> angled space is pushed (with yer thumb) a wedge, therebye locking the form
> in place just enough so you can tap it into alignment with a few light
> shots with your hammer on the appropriate outside edges.

> Once into place, a couple of sharp taps w/ the hammer locks the forms into
> place. No screws, nails or pins thru the form or wedges allow rapid
> realignment if necessary - (I dropped the whole ass'y a couple of times as
> I was first moving it around - duh). . . .

> So if you're not bored now turn to pic 2 for an "Alignment Idea"

> -mick