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setting up the strongback
By:Greg Steeves
Date: 12/13/1998, 10:53 pm

I'm finally starting my guillemot. Built the strongback, cutout the station forms this weekend. Haven't cut out the stern and bow pieces yet. I placed the forms that I have cut on the strongback with blocks holding up each end. One thing I noticed right off was that the strong back sagged. Where should the stands be placed to balance the load and minimize the sag? Would three stands work better while doing the hull half?

Greg (Bitten by the Kayak bug) Steeves

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setting up the strongback
Greg Steeves -- 12/13/1998, 10:53 pm
Re: setting up the strongback
Gary Toffelmire -- 12/14/1998, 11:01 pm
Re: setting up the strongback
Nick Schade -- 12/14/1998, 9:02 am
No worries
Mike Spence -- 12/14/1998, 12:52 am
Re: setting up the strongback
Mike Scarborough -- 12/13/1998, 11:17 pm
Re: setting up the strongback
Ross Leidy -- 12/13/1998, 11:13 pm