Scott! Central Ohio's winter temps are relatively moderate aren't they? I know you get snow, but isn't it normally in the mid to upper thirty's in the dead of winter down there? We've had some pretty mild winters up here lately. Of course this could be the one that reverts back to what we were used to...I never really enjoy those extremely cold snaps...

: I'm ready to attach my forms to the strongback and get started. A few
: questions: 1) I'm thinking to mark the centerline on the strongback to use
: as the center reference, and then use a laser alignment tool to project a
: horizontal line at the waterline as I install each form. Has anyone tried
: this? What results?

Sorry, haven't had the opportunity to try the laser method. Looks like fun though.

: 2) My construction space is not heated and I live in central Ohio. What are
: the practical temperature limits for Elmer's wood glue? (heating the space
: is way too expensive)

I used a Titebond brand in January (Wisconsin). Like one of the respondants mentioned, I used a syringe to apply the glue to the strips, putting it up by a light bulb while I fit and secured the strip. Tried to use as little as possible on the bead. Kept a small refil dispenser inside my jacket under my sweatshirt. The gallon lives in the basement, the boats are built in a garage.

I tried to use the space heater to keep me warm but I kept popping circuits if I had any power tools to use, or if the washing machine was working. I ended up bagging the space heater.

The idea of draping a small area off around your boat is sound. So is the idea about using the halogin lights for heat.

I was able to strip with wood glue in freezing temps because the glue was able to set before it froze (the lightbulb in between glues). I did waste about eight ounces of wood glue because it froze and coagulated in the dispenser.

Epoxy is a much more temperature sensitive adhesive. Temperature specifications at the surfaces to be worked is important. Definately glassing would be out, unless the work area was heated according to Epoxy manufacturer specs.

The responses you've been given are all very sound.

Cruz, W.F.