: Sorry it took so long to get back. Had to locate Nick's book and see what
: he's got in there for a bench. He uses saw horses. Is the beam sitting on
: the saw horses? If so, I would take some pine or plywood 3/4" and
: make an upright for each one to contain the beam. Like a tuning fork, or
: similar. That way the beam won't move around, and you can raise the boat
: up to where you are more comfortable working on it. ( if it's too low,
: that is )

: Since there is no sag, then I would just line up the beam holders, drop the
: beam in them and attach the ends with some screws. Then slide the middle
: one around until you get the beam straight as possible. To anchor the saw
: horses so they won't move, I'd get some sand bags and place them around
: the feet of each saw horse. Also, I'd take a sharpie marker ( felt pen )
: and mark the floor at each leg. Then, if you stub a toe and move a
: support, you can move them back into place. As was mentioned, once you get
: the first few strips on, it should hold all in place the rest of the way.
: Be sure to strip equally from both sides. Even that's no guarantee.
: there's already been one boat built with a little curve in it in the last
: year. I say, start with the basic foundation and get it RIGHT ON! then the
: rest of the adjustments will be minor.

: The beam itself is in great shape it is just the side to side thing

: Oh well such is life,

: Wrong answer there!! There aren't to many things about woodworking that can't
: be corrected. A short board would be one. Unless you have one of the new
: board stretchers. I myself can't afford one and no matter how many times I
: cut the things, once they're too short, they are always going to be.

: thanks for responding Rehd.

: No problem, Just hope this helps!

: Rehd

: ( oh, you could probably stiffen up your beam by adding a cross piece inside,
: out of Pine or fir, going side to side )

Rehd, I like the sandbag and sharpie technique. Especially since i have six of them in the bed of my pickup. Yeah I do have a board stretcher I keep it right next to my Wire stretcher and bulkhead remover ha ha. Thanks for your help.
Elliott