I used the BEARBOAT free software to design my kayak. This allowed me to print out 1/4 in. scale cross sections which I slid on a wire, to look for any flaws ahead of time. The software didn't produce a bow and stern section, so I printed out a 10" long side view of the kayak and took a close up picture of the bow and stern and blew it up to full size on the computer for full size pattern sections. They worked out perfect. I am ready to glue all of the full sections onto 1/2 in. Flake board, that I have just letting around. Is that OK?

I have some tools that I haven't used in years and aren't in the best of shape. I know I will need my 10" Sears table saw. I have a 12" Delta table disc sander but the motor is burned out. Is it worth fixing for this project? I have a belt sander: can it be used or is it just too aggressive?

Cutting strips? Has anyone cut batches of strips with on their table saw, with perhaps 2 degree edges, 4 degree edges, etc., so you can just reach for the appropaiate strip pile and have very little touch up for a fit?

Thanks,
John