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Re: Internal Strongback for Spring Run Constructio *Pic*
By:John Schroeder
Date: 10/16/2001, 3:07 pm
In Response To: Internal Strongback for Spring Run Construction (Cal Hutton)

I think Ray has it right - the classic external is a hassle to store, even if you make it in shorter lengths sleeved together.

I went with the external to make the instructions easier to follow BUT used a length of 2" x 2" x 1.25" square steel tube. The uprights are held in place with square "U" bolts which makes it easy to disassemble or change the spacing. Once I get my hull glassed (any day now...), the steel will get mounted on the wall near the ceiling, and the remaining pieces will go in a box in a cabinet.

I think I've got the best of both worlds. :)

: What would be the disadvantages of using the internal strongback method, if
: any?

Messages In This Thread

Internal Strongback for Spring Run Construction
Cal Hutton -- 10/15/2001, 10:40 pm
Re: Internal Strongback for Spring Run Constructio *Pic*
John Schroeder -- 10/16/2001, 3:07 pm
Re: Internal Strongback for Spring Run Constructio
Ben Staley -- 10/16/2001, 3:38 pm
Re: Another View *Pic*
John Schroeder -- 10/16/2001, 4:09 pm
Re: Another View *Pic*
Bill Price -- 10/16/2001, 5:47 pm
Re: Another View
John Schroeder -- 10/16/2001, 11:00 pm
Re: Internal Strongback for Spring Run Constructio
Ray Port Angeles -- 10/16/2001, 11:37 am
Re: Internal Strongback for Spring Run Constructio
Don Beale -- 10/16/2001, 1:29 am