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Re: stringing forms
By:Chris Loeliger
Date: 2/29/2000, 3:29 pm
In Response To: Re: stringing forms (Jerry)

> By using wire under tension you
> can increase the stiffness of the forms untill you get the first few
> strips on. I've also used the wire under tension method to remove minor
> warps in the strongback. Jerry Siegel

Just where and how are you putting wires under tension? I am getting close to being at this point but I know I don't have the most rigid strongback so I am looking for extra ideas to help out in the early stages until I get some strips added to help with the rigidity.

Thanks

Chris

Messages In This Thread

stringing forms
Chris Menard -- 2/29/2000, 7:43 am
ONLY using string - the 'BIG AL' way
mike allen ---} -- 3/2/2000, 12:34 am
Re: ONLY using string - the 'BIG AL' way
Chris Menard -- 3/2/2000, 7:45 am
Re: ONLY using string - the 'BIG AL' way
Tony -- 3/2/2000, 8:41 pm
Using String
mike allen ---} -- 2/29/2000, 9:13 pm
Re: Using String
Larry C. -- 2/29/2000, 9:39 pm
Re: stringing forms
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 2/29/2000, 9:12 am
Re: stringing forms
Jerry -- 2/29/2000, 12:08 pm
Re: stringing forms
Chris Loeliger -- 2/29/2000, 3:29 pm
Re: stringing forms
Eric Schade (shearwater Boats) -- 2/29/2000, 7:00 pm
Re: stringing forms
Jerry -- 2/29/2000, 7:29 pm
Re: stringing forms
Ross Leidy -- 2/29/2000, 9:12 am
Re: stringing forms
Shawn Baker -- 2/29/2000, 11:42 am
Re: stringing forms
Ross Leidy -- 2/29/2000, 11:51 am