One difference between the AS&S kit and the one from Rand is that the AS&S did not cut up the 5/8" square strips. They gave you 5/8" planks and you had to rip it down to the sticks on a table saw. I don't know about Wicks.
A long time ago before I learned the correct way to rip on a table saw I had planned on ordering the strips already cut because I could not cut a long thin strip without it moving away from the fence and ruining the piece. Now I have seen the light and discovered the feather board and I can cut a long thin strip perfectly every time so I would have no problem getting the uncut planks and doing them myself. Any of you that have not used one before should get one. Here is one of many models available. http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4757 Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Bart Ferguson Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 2:57 PM To: kr2coo...@earthlink.net; KRnet Subject: Re: KR> AC Spruce vs Wicks This is a little confusing trying to budget things for getting started. Wicks Spruce Kit KR2S-001 $930.35 AS KR-1 $725.81 KR-2 $866.91 KR-2S $753.11 First thing is why would the cost for the stretched kit be less than for the plain 2 version at AS? There is an obvious cost difference between the two. Does this mean one kit is boat and tail vs. one that includes spar material? What exactly comes with the first spruce kit? Would the first spruce kit and a gallon of T-88 be all that is needed to get started after buying plans? Looking to get construction underway this fall and forward to asking real building questions for a change. Bart Ferguson Houston, TX PS - I'm already starting to hate sanding. _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
