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Re: Stapleless - The Next Generation
By:John Michne
Date: 4/23/2001, 6:01 am
In Response To: Stapleless - The Next Generation *Pic* (Chip Sandresky)

: I'm finally putting strips on the boat. My approach is characteristically low
: tech. I'm stapling into scrap strips (top strip) and wrapping clothes line
: for downward pressure... using a typical wedge system to hold the strips
: against the form (right). It seems like it's working pretty well so far. I
: put strip #3 in place tonight. Strip #4 and #5 will be the problematic
: accent pattern which I will start to glue up tomorrow. Keep your fingers
: crossed.

: - Chip

Way to go, Chip. If I might make an experienced suggestion - replace the clothes line with bungee, don't overtighten it, just enough to hold alignment.

Build on!!

- John

Messages In This Thread

Stapleless - The Next Generation *Pic*
Chip Sandresky -- 4/23/2001, 3:02 am
Re: Stapleless - The Next Generation
John Michne -- 4/23/2001, 6:01 am
another approach.
mike allen ---> -- 4/23/2001, 11:33 am