Bill, I am currently out of commission with a healing hand I attempted to put through the band saw. It hurt so much I had pulled out the hand. Seven stitches, but very clean cut. I like sharp blades on the band saw. I will be restoring soon, just sanding and painting the mast right now. I never knew paints (2-part epoxies, primer and top coat) could cost so much. About half the cost of a new! -----fair winds. -------Larry M-15 hull #189 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+larry.hughston=dgs.ca.gov@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+larry.hughston=dgs.ca.gov@mailman.xmission. com] On Behalf Of Bill Tosh Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 3:40 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: new member Hey Larry,,,,,, Dreams will come true for you if you just keep workin on her.....it will be worth it....hang in there. I am now building on my 15th boat, but there was a lull after the 7th ......and during the lull about 10 years of dreams..........finally got back on track and really enjoy it......the M15 for me is an investment for my wife and grand daughter.....(and me).....I needed a good strong stable boat that I could launch and retreive easily with aging joints, and with plenty of cockpit room, and the 15 fits the bill......on all counts. Now if I can just get time to go.........rr Bill T C Boats.com B & L Associated Industries Bill Tosh Rt 1 Box 118-B Rusk TX. 75785 903-743-5555 http://www.tcboats.com _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats