http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/ H.H. "Dynamite" Payson: Instant Boats Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:45:57 GMT Greg Haff http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/561 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/561 Alan: I did fine the hammer, it was in the drawer of the computer desk.Simple, look for something in the last place you would look and that's were it is. Greg Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:07:54 GMT haffdaddy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/560 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/560 I have started building a small boat. Its kind like a Tortoise but not. The bottom is a softer curve and it will be 6 inches wider. I just had to start Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:04:53 GMT haffdaddy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/559 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/559 Alan: I did find my dad's hammer he used to drive in brads. It must be 80 years old. I wonder if he know that all the stuff he showed me I'm using now in my Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:28:20 GMT Alan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/558 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/558 Hi Greg, Sounds like it's time for the "Moaning Chair"! Alan Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:27:22 GMT MWLibby@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/557 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/557 One tool that I found to be invaluable was a 3" hand held belt sander. With very rough 60 grit belts it is a good alternative to hand planes for shaping and Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:27:18 GMT haffdaddy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/556 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/556 I can't believe it, my hammer is gone. Why can't people just leave my tools in the tool box? OK yes someone could break into the house and grab the hammer. But Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:53:57 GMT haffdaddy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/555 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/555 The response to my "What kind of tools do I need" has been great. I liked the one about buying a cheap version and if you liked it then buy a better one. I Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:44:27 GMT haffdaddy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/554 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/554 Alan Thanks for your kind words, they met a lot to me. You seem like a nice person ( and real ). In Hollywood everyone is playing something they are not. Most Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:35:59 GMT Alan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/553 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/553 Hi Greg, Congratulations! I always like the first step in a boat build... Once I've gotten started, I know that I can just take step after step and sooner or Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:19:57 GMT haffdaddy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/552 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/552 Well I did it I started on my boat. It was one small step and one for me. The last time I didn't anything for a boat was more then 30 years ago. But I have Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:47:22 GMT Alan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/551 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/551 Hi Greg, Some time ago, I made up a short list... No doubt others have thoughts... "Must Have" tools include: * circular saw * saber saw * power drill and bit Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:13:40 GMT haffdaddy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/550 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/550 I would like to hear from everyone who has built a boat. Just what kind of tools I should have in my work shop. I have a few basic hand tools, but a complete Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:13:19 GMT Greg Haff http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/549 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/549 Alan: That's what My Payson said, which was good news to my ears. I will be getting the plans / book after the holiday. thanks Greg ... From: Alan Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:41:22 GMT Alan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/548 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/548 Hi Greg, Just checked the book... Looks like the EP is rated (smooth water) of 600 lbs. Alan ... lbs ... designs. Some designs list one, two, four persons. But Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:19:21 GMT Greg Haff http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/547 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Instantboats/message/547 If you mean what the scale reads with me on it. Then a tad over 275 lbs Greg Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2009, at 8:09 PM, "Alan"