If you've got room to mount them, those inverted "T" brackets mounted directly over the kayak work great. You can access strips from both sides. I bought 4 and mounted them about 4 ft apart. I can locate a picture of one if you're not sure what I'm talking about.

Ross

> Hi Paul;

> Good point about the glue - - Thusfar it has only been hot glue drips,
> which pop right off, but Titebond might be another story . . . I will
> probably cover the strips, as I'm very tight on space in the garage at the
> moment . The strips are sitting on "expendable plywood," however
> (not easily visible), and not directly on the floor..

> Beveling strips is time consuming, but it seems to be worth the extra
> effort coupled with the duct tape clamping. This sucker is turning out
> strong, well aligned, and as a consequence, probably pretty light (Good
> surface to glass to on the inside with little cleanup). My most aggressive
> beveling tool of choice at this time is a surform-type tool about 2"
> long that cuts on the pull stroke. I can put a 45 degree angle on a strip
> with a few swipes. I did order a Record 060-1/2 plane today, that's the
> 12-1/2 degree adjustable throat 6" block plane. Harbor Freight has
> them on sale for $39, my non-adjustable-throat block plane won't cut it.
> I'll report as to how the new one turns out for beveling.

> It's going so fast I took today off and studied my class work all
> afternoon and evening, but now I want back at the kayak . . . Just so you
> don't mistake me for a college kid, I'm 53 years old and simply decided to
> switch professions.

> Best Regards, Spidey