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Tapering form edges for stapleless
By:Andreas Albat
Date: 10/2/2000, 11:23 am

Hi everyone,

I am debating if I need to taper the form edges in order to push the strips flat against the forms. If I don't grind the form edge to be parallel to the hull/deck shape, the strip ideally contacts only one edge of the form, but if I use more pressure it will sit flat against the form (parallel to the bow/stern axis) = wave in the strip which is undesirable.

Any suggestions or comments?

Andreas

Messages In This Thread

Tapering form edges for stapleless
Andreas Albat -- 10/2/2000, 11:23 am
Re: Tapering form edges for stapleless
Kent LeBoutillier -- 10/2/2000, 11:43 am