: I have found an interesting way to build stands to work on my kayak during
: construction. I took a couple 5 gallon buckets and filled them with fast
: curing consrete mix. I anchored two by sixes in the concrete and braced
: them up plumb and stright until the concrete set up. Make them whatever
: height is comfortable to work without a lot of bending . I just put cleats
: on to hold the strongback and set in cradles for when you strip the deck.
: This works great and saves space in your shop! Also you dont have to
: negotiate sawhorses sticking out everytime you circle the boat.

David, if you are planing the wood strips from the side of the boat does this setup seem stable and not tipsy. Perhaps also, if I ever make one I could put the lid on the 5 gallon bucket and turn it upside down and cut part of the bottom out to pour the concrete in with the 2 x 6 affixed. It would give a slightly bigger foot print for stability. I'm thinking this might be a good stand for my grinder. Good idea.

John