: Hey All,

: I am working on building a Sea Ranger and am wondering how critical
: the Snap Pins are. I am planning on installing shock cord. I
: attempted to make the pins with spring steel, but have found
: those pins to be less than desirable. I also considered ordering
: from the company listed on Yostwerks, but I'd rather not spend
: the minimum that they require. Any thoughts?

Shock cord won't do it - unless you can find a way to tension it a lot more after you have assembled the stringers.
Tape, however, while inconvenient and time consuming to apply, will hold the stringers together just fine.

Snap buttons will likely make you a lot happier in the long run.

Good luck!
Dave Gentry