So I took the plunge, and purchased the kit. Looks like the plywood will be dropped off tomorrow! I have read every blog or whatever about building the pocketship. The biggest wood working project I have ever completed was a shitty box that wasn't square back in high school. I have no tools but and I have drive and the want to get this thing done, and done right. Plus I bet a very large bottle of rum that I will complete within 2 years. I just wish that they would ship out the instructions faster instead of waiting for the wood to be cut, or maybe email them once your credit card is charged. Ultimately I want to follow in "John in CC" and sail the Texas 200. I'm currently researching tools, so far I'm sure of the following:
1 - Clamps (the more you have the better) - Purchased 18 bar clamps so far should I get more? Some pictures have like 20+ in them.
2 - Gloves / Goggles (Safety first!)
3 - Solo cups / Popsickle Sticks - Anything I should lookout for when buying cups or regular red party cups ok?
4 - Paint Brushes - For spreading the epoxy out, should avoid the super cheap stuff, I assume they will be one use.
5 - Random Orbital Sander - Recommendation of brand/size? Grits?
6 - Wax paper
7 - Japanese Saw
8 - Blue painters tape
9 - Razor Knife
10 - Denatured Alcohol - Prepwork - Fillet of fun
But do you need like a table saw or Drill press? Could i get away with finding a friend with these types of items when the time comes? I'm talking just the Hull currently none of the rigging.
So wish me luck as this maybe a bit of madness.
-Jarod