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Re: Strongback question
By:Don Beale
Date: 9/8/2000, 2:21 pm
In Response To: Strongback question (Steve)

Lets see if this works. This pic is under "progress, slow but sure" thread on Aug 15. The strongback here was built for a Cosine Wherry, and then modifies to add the legs and wheels. It has been one of the most handy setups in the shop. For the Spring Run, I simply set the box strongback on it. When the hull is done, as shown, I can put cradles on it. When not used for boats, I can put a plywood top on it 16' long. And it is so easy to move that, like Ross said, sometimes I have to block the wheels. Well worth the effort to put it together.

: I am currently setting up a 1/2" plywood box strongback and using 2
: support stands and was wondering if there would be problems later if I
: mounted casters on the support legs so I could move the kayak around if
: needed during the building process due to space limitations. The floor is
: somewhat level but not perfect. Thanks Steve

Messages In This Thread

Strongback question
Steve -- 9/8/2000, 10:54 am
Re: Strongback question
Don Beale -- 9/8/2000, 2:21 pm
Re: Strongback question
Kent LeBoutillier -- 9/8/2000, 11:44 am