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Re: First Strip
By:Jim Pace
Date: 6/9/2001, 11:16 am
In Response To: First Strip (Dave Stecker)

: When you start stripping using a stapleless method, how do you keep the first
: strip in position without using staples or nails. Is that strip held the
: same as the rest of the strips, with clamps or tape? Would blocks screwed
: to forms work to hold it? If I'm missing something obvious,let me know.
: Thanks.

I made the first strip a sacrificial strip, stapled it to the forms (it was actually riddled with staple holes by the time I got a fair curve). Then I stripped the rest of the hull, replacing that first strip at the end.

HTH
Jim

Messages In This Thread

First Strip
Dave Stecker -- 6/8/2001, 8:57 pm
Re: First Strip
John Monfoe -- 6/10/2001, 6:06 am
Re: First Strip
daren neufeld -- 6/9/2001, 11:29 pm
Re: First Strip
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/9/2001, 7:15 pm
Re: First Strip
Jim Pace -- 6/9/2001, 11:16 am
Re: First Strip
Alex Warren -- 6/9/2001, 10:50 am