Re: kayak builder

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>>> On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:33:28 -0800, Melissa <
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>>>>On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:17:32 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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>>>>> I am considering the purchase of a pygmy kayak. It requires 
>>>>> building. I am inexperienced in building boats. 
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>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>>>>Hi,
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>>>>but do consider building it yourself...in spite of inexperience! :-) 
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>>> Thanks Melissa.  I'll consider it, but I have an impatient 3-year old
>>> who may not endure my inexperience.
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> On 18 Nov 2003 22:39:07 GMT, John Fereira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>>Sound like you've got shop help as well.  The 3-year old probably won't
>>be a lot of help but it would be a great father-son/daughter project. 
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> Good point, John.  I'm reminded of his excitement when we found a
> disgarded bicycle by a dumpster we refurbished.  You'd think he'd
> awaken to find a brand new bicycle under the christmas tree. 
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> Concerned about using chemicals around him though.

As you should be.  I'm sure that you could find eye protection and a 
respirator to fit though.  Be sure to take pictures of the 3 year old in the 
safety gear if you proceed with this project with your helper.

I have built a couple of boats and have thought that the next boat I build 
will be a skin on frame boat for my son.  I've got plenty of time as he's 
only 5 months old.