> Julie, what I used may suit some of your needs but may be more difficult
> for you to build, but I'm dying to show someone. I used 2x2in square steel
> tubing 16 foot long. I painted the top yellow ran a string and painted
> black over it for to get a center line (per this board). Cut seventeen 9in
> angle iron(1x1in)and drilled two 3/8in holes one in from either end on all
> 17 (I also cut notches for the center line in all the pieces). I then
> welded them at the specified distance from canoe craft (12in)and
> perpindicular to the tube. I drilled 3/8in holes to match in all my forms.
> I used 1/4in bolts to secure the forms to the strong back the slop
> allowing for adjustments. I made stands out of 1x6's and cut a 1x2 in.
> notch in the tops for the strong back to rest in and then for carpet
> cradles too. The metal cost me $33.54 and I built it in about 4-5 hours.
> Just some more ideas I'll email you some pics of it. Travis

Sounds interesting... BUT.... I'm planning *wood*... not metal.... anything that involves welding is definitely out of the question for me.