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Upsidedown worked for me
By:Brian T. Cunningham
Date: 8/25/1999, 2:09 pm

> I think the easiest way would be to turn it over and set it on the sheer
> clamps. Then it is readily apparent if it's twisted. Sight down the
> centerline; the tip of the bow should be in line, and the tip of the stern
> also. Use a dab of glue here and there to hold it together, then turn it
> over and fillet the inside seams. Alternatively, you could hang it
> rightside up from the sheer clamps. Ive done this both ways, and I think
> it's a little easier rightside up. In either case, the four points that
> the sheer sets on should be symmetrical on the boat, and in the same plane
> (level).

Messages In This Thread

first time builder w/Cape Charles: HELP!
Steve Gersh -- 8/20/1999, 2:47 am
hang it from the ceiling
john rominski -- 8/25/1999, 1:37 pm
Re: first time builder w/Cape Charles: HELP!
John Delin -- 8/21/1999, 9:34 pm
Epoxy okay?
Steve Gersh -- 8/26/1999, 2:31 pm
Re: first time builder w/Cape Charles: HELP!
Don Beale -- 8/20/1999, 11:14 am
Upsidedown worked for me
Brian T. Cunningham -- 8/25/1999, 2:09 pm
Re: first time builder w/Cape Charles: HELP!
Hank -- 8/20/1999, 11:00 am
Re: first time builder w/Cape Charles: HELP!
Bobby Curtis -- 8/20/1999, 8:15 am
Re: first time builder w/Cape Charles: HELP!
Frank -- 8/20/1999, 7:45 am