RE: self nocks, reinforced nocks?
I think you're on the right track for keeping the cuts straight.
I also think you should do the kayak first. I like kayaks and you're in primo kayak land. <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>
I just looked for your "What Happened?" post on the *other* board to see if there was anything further... I think those bas***** pulled it! How's that for chicken poop?