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Thats an interesting idea. I would think it might be a problem bending it the the correct shape though.

Many things like this are easy to buy in developed countries but often impossible here in the farming country of the Philippines. But... I believe I know a hardware dealer that may have them. So...

Other than keeping a vacuum cleaner handy I have not even thought about dust control. I guess the same system would also be of great value in sucking out fumes when painting, varnishing,...

That all sounds good. Maybe the "new fangled workbench" can be utilized as the outfeed table. I did think about making all work surfaces the same height but never considered recessing the drop...

Thanks. I guess that would work well as long as the wheels have good brakes.

I have almost finished building a 20 feet x 20 feet workshop with adjoining 25 feet x 20 feet covered area, a lock up store room and bathroom.

A while back I made a "New Fangled Workbench" and...

Many thanks guys,

I just moved my Hong Kong home and can't get reconnected to the internet until March 10th so I can only get occasional access until then.

I will check out Glen L's stuff ASAP

That is very much what I expected and one of the reasons I posted the request for information on plans for sale. I am not really comfortable with a 40 year old plan and no support.

It does not...

My wife likes fast boats and wants a small fast boat like maybe a jetski or water scooter. Personally I like the old fashioned type of water scooter that uses an outboard engine. This has the...

I am not at all surprised. I am seeing all the time that boat design is very complex needing a lot of knowledge and skills I don't have. Its it has become clear to me that even a minor design...

I guess it would be possible with some clever design to reduce the drag caused by the inner transom but hardly worth the effort when there are better alternatives.

Yes i agree the hole is usually very big. I am sure it could be much smaller for a little electric trolling motor but for the reasons you explain I see it would still not be a good way to put a motor...

Many thanks for taking the time to do a detailed reply and find the other posts, etc. This gives me a good starting point.

Good point re the double transom. I didn't think about the width of the...

Many thanks. I will see if I can order on-line for delivery to Hong Kong then pick it up from there.

I have plans for 4 boats so far. I intend to teach my nephews to build boats starting with a...

If I could find any I would. It took me weeks to find good quality urethane paint in the Philippines and then I had to find someone with spraying equipment because it can't be brushed on.

Let us know how it works out. I hadn't thought about a motor of any sort on a canoe until I saw your post but it does seem like a good idea. A tiny motor would give pretty good speed on a...

Another way would be to put two "transoms" one behind the other inside the stern of boat then cut a hole though the bottom between them for the engine to go down into the water. There are a lot of...

I just bought the plans and downloaded them. My biggest problem will be finding quality wood etc in Davao, Philippines where I will build it.

I have three questions that would really appreciate...

From what I read it is a resin that you roll on with a special roller. The roller creates the patterned rough surface and can be adjusted for the degree of grip you need.

I haven't actually tried...

Fascinating ideas you guys have to create non slip surfaces. I especially like the sugar method.

You guys may be interested in Kiwi Grip.

Their site is here http://www.pachena.com/

I am...