John,

I have no opinion on hot melt glue outside it's good for girl scout crafts. If you're serious about the chain saw milling try to get your hands on a copy of "Chainsaw Lumbermaking" by Will Malloff, published by the Taunton Press. I think it's out of print, but it covers everything you need to know. Even a design for as mill attachment such as you describe. I don't know where you're located, but I'm in upstate NY near Albany and have a bandsaw mill. I'd be glad to do custom milling for anyone in the paddling community.

: Hi all,

: After today I will have my cedar strips cut and be ready to put on the first
: sheer strip. Since I am not going to use staples to hold this first piece
: in place I am assuming you guys use a hot glue gun. If so, what size do I
: need, small---large? I have never used one before. And is it hard to
: dislodge the haul from the sections from the hot glued strip when you are
: finished and want to take the haul off of the forms?

: I went into the woods last evening and brought back an 8", 8' split down
: the middle walnut log that really looks good. Also, I cut a small 4 "
: dia white ash for later use on the bow and stern. Now when I see trees I
: see strips. This is really a great site.

: Thanks
: John