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Re: Kayak Building Site
By:Jack Martin
Date: 10/31/1999, 8:32 am
In Response To: Kayak Building Site (Fritz O'Connor)

> I am planning to build my kayak in the basement. Yes, I can get it out
> easily once it's completed. On what type of table should I build the
> kayak? Any tips or tricks that would be helpful. Pygmy suggested I build a
> table from a ripped sheet of ply wood and 3 saw horses, making a 2' by 16'
> table. The pictures in their catalog show a table made from ply wood that
> appears a full 4' wide. The wider table allows the builder to lay all the
> pieces of the kayak on the table. Thanks again for your thoughts.

> Fritz

If you can tie up an extension ladder for a while, an 18 footer on sawhorses, plywood on top makes a great, waist-high work platform.

Jack

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Don Lueder -- 10/31/1999, 11:27 am
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