: Worst case scenario, anything you post will probably generate a
: discussion. I've been around this forum (and forums in general)
: to know that much. Around here, discussions tend towards the
: positive, with a good transfer of knowledge. I'm more than happy
: to sit around soaking it up.

: I picked up a surform (Stanley Pocket Plane?). I hate the thing.
: Doesn't cut worth a... well, you know. I'd rather deal with my
: spokeshave. Maybe the key word there is *good*. I've got a few
: files around that I've used for metal in the past... don't know
: how sharp they still are, or how they'll do cutting wood, but
: we'll see.

: I may pick up the saw to do that... Japanese saw, I think. Gives
: the wife something to give to me for Christmas, or a birthday.
: If I don't keep up a steady supply of suggestions, she'll be as
: bad as I am at giving gifts (wait, you want what kind of shoe?).
: It's also more one excuse to have another tool laying around.
: I've thought about taking the spokeshave to the stringers, too.

: Yeah... that I agree with. Just the knowledge that I won't have to
: rush through the build process, since I'm limited to the
: weekends I'm visiting... knowing that I should be visiting
: family instead of working. It'll be much easier to let it sit in
: the basement until I can get to it.

: I'm what you could consider computer literate... I'm definitely
: going to keep a build log, with lots of pictures. I do it for my
: model aircraft, so a kayak can't be that much different to
: document. If you need help in this department, don't be afraid
: to holler.

: I might just go this route myself. Mom's cleaning the barn out, as
: she's already renting out part of it. I don't see her having a
: need for a table saw... as long as the rest of the kids don't
: lay claim to it, she might just be willing to send it my way
: (I've got my eye on a drill press, too, along with a lot of
: other power and hand tools). I don't know what she's willing to
: let go and what she wants to keep, though. Even if I do pick up
: the table saw, though... I don't know if I'm brave enough to run
: that expensive 16' piece of clear WRC through it. Yeah, if I err
: on the side of caution, I can always hand plane any rough spots
: out, but I get nervous around power tools. They cut too quick,
: too much. I'd rather creep up on the cut.

: Not to mention the difficulty I'd have talking the wife into
: helping me by holding one end or what not... yeah, if the yard
: can do a professional job at a reasonable rate, they'll have my
: money.

Btw, lots of people here have recommended the Shinto Rasp, I've not tried it yet, but it certainly looks mean :)

Heck I've heard the recommendation so many times I actually remembered the spelling (I did have to go look it up to make sure)

I just use a pull saw and if it's not the way I want it I grind away with the belt sander.

Bill H.