Recent content by Boweevil

Wow! Way cool! Now I've got even MORE to ponder..... I think I need to buy an extra couple sheets of Okoume..... And definitely some more glass and epoxy.

Thanks guys! I knew I could count on y'all for good advice and also to point out the necessary engineering details, such as the need for a similar compartment, of adequate size of course, for bottled beverages and other vital necessities. Tim

If I built a livewell in my boat out of okoume, coated it good inside and out with epoxy, then lined it with fiberglass, and coated and lined any penetrations with epoxy and fiberglass, would it hold up for very long with regular use? Or would it leak and eventually rot out? I'd like to get...

Man after my own heart. Building a boat in his living room. And I like the high-tech garbage can saw horses. I got caught once running a load of disassembled four barrel carburetors through the new dishwasher. Dang wife came home from shopping too early :shock: . But hey, that...

Wow jimsong! That's a great idea! I'll definitely use the vice-grip idea. I've got a fence for my skillsaw, but can never find it quickly when I need it. I don't post on here often, but I've gleaned some terrific idea on this forum while lurking.

Hmmm... Think I might need more clamps. But, I've also got a couple of air compressors (one 3 hp w/20gal tank and a portable for running a nail gun or stapler), got a brad gun, narrow crown stapler, got all kindsa drills, both cordless and otherwise, got a router and some carbide bits...

Thanks KJ. I do need the sander. Got an old raggedy electric vibratory sander already. Got two nice shop vacs. Got plenty of lighting. Got work benches around two walls, the Japanese handsaw (love it), beer fridge, good shop sound system, good ventilation, coffee pot, plenty of shelves...

I haven't been on here for a while because I've been busy moving. The good Lord has blessed us and we found about the perfect home for us. Have done a bunch of remodeling and now we're in there. Has a big 28'x36' attached garage, PLUS another heated and air conditioned workshop almost that...