> To properly align the starter strip I clamped
> little plywood blocks to the forms at the sheer line and let them stick
> out enough for the strip to rest on them and then I used the spring clamp
> and plywood U clamp method in Nick's book to secure the strip while the
> glue set. Then working one form at a time take the plywood U clamp from
> the top of the strip and move it to the bottom of the strip to keep it
> secure while you put on the next few strips. Like I said, it uses a lot of
> spring clamps but it does a good job. Kenny

Joe Greenely at Redfish posted a clever hint a while back. He glues sandpaper on the sides of the plywood U clamps, where they bear on the forms, and that holds them more securely.