: I'm with Dave. I figure I've already spent more on my workbenches
: and a new circular saw than I will my SoF. If I opted to scarf
: pine together instead of spending $$$ on 16' lengths of clear
: WRC, I *know* the shop would be more expensive.

: As a result, I will not calculate the cost of tools and the shop
: into the kayak build. When I'm done building my first kayak,
: building a second for the wife shouldn't include much more than
: buying more WRC.

: Look long term, and spread that initial investment out. That's how
: I'm pitching it to the wife, at least.

I probably only have $150/200 for wood; not sure on the FG (I buy bulk, same stuff Hamm uses); the RAKA epoxy, three gallons, does two boats. The sandpaper in bulk - not too rich, either. Seats/footpegs/varnish add up.

But as I point out to SWMBO, it's less expensive than seeing a psychiatrist.

My major cost - my time, actually building these boats. (but I don't want to work more, anyway)

And I have something to give away/play with when I'm done. (And I'm feeling much, much better, thank you).