: Have just cut out the moulds out for my wife's first kayak (Caspian Sea by
: John Winters) and am contemplating the strips. Other threads have asked
: about the advantages/disadvantages of using B&C or spiling a rolling bevel
: onto each new strip edge, but they seem to quickly go off topic without
: really providing a definitive answer. I'm planning to rip the strips on my
: table saw. I can borrow a router and mount it on a bench or table, but
: would need to buy B&C bits. Noah's has them at $58, which I take to mean
: would cost me $116 plus shipping. Are they worth it for one - possibly two
: boats? (I may build a Great Auk for me afterwards.) I've beveled strips on
: a canoe before, but kayaks seem to have more pronounced curves to the
: bilges. I don't want invest more than I have to, but don't want to make a
: mistake at the outset, either. Thanks in advance for your help &
: advice.

The reason there is no definitive answer is there isn't one. B&C is right for some people and the rolling bevel is right for others. The two sides will never agree, but we still admire each others projects

Bill H.