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Re: Strip: Which Kayak?
By:Chris Sperry
Date: 8/13/2008, 11:15 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: Which Kayak? *LINK* *Pic* (Charles Leach)

Charles,
I agree with you that it's critical to pay attention to the end form alignment when attaching strips. I have sighted the alignment with each strip, and my eyes can play tricks on me -- it depends on which eye you close!

For stapling, I bought an $89.00 Porter-Cable pneumatic upholstery stapler, so I can staple with a light touch (there is no safety). The staples are 22 gauge x 5/8" long, and the hole is very small. The air pressure is touchy, since it has to be so low, but I am planning to attach a homemade depth gauge so I can increase the pressure.

I always enjoy your photos of your beautiful kayaks.
Chris

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Strip: Which Kayak?
John S -- 8/8/2008, 3:19 pm
Re: Strip: Which Kayak?
Chris Sperry -- 8/11/2008, 10:11 pm
Re: Strip: Which Kayak? *LINK* *Pic*
Charles Leach -- 8/12/2008, 10:38 am
Re: Strip: Which Kayak? *LINK* *Pic*
Charles Leach -- 8/12/2008, 10:44 am
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Chris Sperry -- 8/12/2008, 8:15 pm
Re: Strip: Which Kayak? *LINK* *Pic*
Charles Leach -- 8/12/2008, 9:32 pm
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Chris Sperry -- 8/13/2008, 11:15 pm
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kirk Briggs -- 8/14/2008, 9:40 pm
Re: Strip: Which Kayak? *LINK*
Holmes -- 8/9/2008, 12:15 pm
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John S -- 8/9/2008, 9:40 am
cold temperatures and boat choice
james -- 8/9/2008, 1:44 pm
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Scot Norris -- 8/9/2008, 7:25 am
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/9/2008, 6:53 am
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Lucky -- 8/8/2008, 4:13 pm
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John S -- 8/8/2008, 4:24 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 8/9/2008, 1:34 am
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mike b -- 8/9/2008, 6:46 am
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Lucky -- 8/8/2008, 5:12 pm