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Beaten up, but that's the way it goes. I found my saws-all, and it did have a metal cutting blade. Either those are worthless, I was using it incorrectly, or the metal was a bit more than what it seemed. While I was able to make the cuts, the blade is toast. And I had to use it broken in order to finish. Hey, half a blade is better than... well... maybe not. But I got the job done without losing a finger, eye, or gaining a scar for my collection. I'm going to attempt to put up the shelving when I am done. I will still be going to town to get blades for several of my devices. I'll skip metal saws-all blades. The angle grinder and hacksaw will work. Was not impressed with the saws-all. Oh, it's a good one. Just not good at this sort of work. I guess?
While I am in, I will also be picking up pieces for a sun/rain(in light wind) shield for the kayak. Yeah, I can't do sun. The less the better. I have the gear to set up at least one, and possible both, sides with an anchor trolley... probably. Hmm... maybe a couple of stainless rings would be good though. I have someone scheduled to help this weekend. It shouldn't be too difficult. But another on board with the projects will see them done more quickly. Oh, what's this about a sun shield? Ah, this video will help. No cross-craft sections, and I have to figure out how to connect these to the d-rings along the side, but still be able to install the seats. Not a problem, I don't believe. And I don't want to glue everything together, but I want something stronger than just friction to bind. Desert Cat had a project prototype. He tried to have it all screw together. And, while that will work, for time of setup/breakdown, he was thinking ballbearing cotter pins, so I may see if those are available... quarter or eighth inch, I think. I'll probably go with 3/4 piping, though will look it over when I get there. Unlike the stick anchor, I doubt if I will need to put filler into the voids for added strength. Who knows though, and this is a prototype. I plan on making it so that I can do portions, or whole boat, depending on needs and wants. Ah, here is the video. Simple enough, not sure it will pan out, but it's a start. Oh, urhm, tarp instead of baby blankets, mind you! Perhaps a rainproof tarp, and then maybe just a mesh one to allow some wind to go through while blocking the sun... Something along those lines.
Today I feel like working. My body doesn't feel up to it. If I can get those two horses to pull together, I might get along the way a bit more quickly. Still, they are the only horses in my stable, so I'll muddle along as I am able.
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