Thanks John, luckily time is not a factor. I get a kick out of trying this stuff out and don't get that upset on the redos. I enjoy the woodworking experience. I really like your table sander suggestions; I will probably use it in some form. I love Ross's work but I'm not sure I'm up to individually shaping and gluing 42 feet of diamonds in place (but it could come to that). I already have new drawings, picked up the cedar... quality is the only important thing. In all likelihood, this is the only double I will ever make.

: Hi Ross,

: I remember asking you if you built it in one piece and then gluing it into
: your boat and you telling me you built it in place. It's too bad chip
: didn't see your answer before he built his.

: Chip, if you used yellow glue, perhaps you could soak the strip in water
: until it came apart and then reglue the pieces inplace like Ross did.

: John