: Thanks Damian,
: I'm a cabinetmaker by trade so I knew my first kayak wouldn't be
: cheap so I just did a guick, accurate tally.I'm also exactly mid
: way and all my milling was done in my shop...

: Plans - $100
: Wood - 200
: Epoxy, etc - 226
: Glass - 60
: Lights - 45
: Router Raizer, b&c bits - 165
: Clamps - 120
: Forms - 48
: Tape - 50
: Glue, hot melt gun etc - 82
: Plastic - 44
: Wheels, cradle - 27
: Toys; apron plane, spokeshave, rabbet plane, sharpening stuff -
: $195

: Total: $1362.00

: As I was fairing and sanding hull I was forced to spend $682 on
: Festools sander and vac. I don't regret it at all. It really
: does collect 100% of the dust!

: Total: $2045.00

: This is a private forum so my family needn't know, right?
: Jim

LOL...you guys are brave :)

I don't keep track on purpose, I don't want to know what it costs, I feel much better not knowing thank you.

Btw Jim, no we won't tell :)

Buying some things in larger quantities canl save considerable dollars btw, little things like sandpaper, a full box costs only a bit more than a pack of 5 sheets yet will do several boats.

Bill H.