: I had to grimace and look sideways trying to imagine you guys cutting and
: trying to remove the paper after using the spray adhesive on it. I could
: see all the trouble coming. I am wondering why it is that you thought to
: use spray adhesive anyway. I am thinking that the integrity of the okhume
: as an epoxy-grade gluing surface would be compromised somewhat if you
: contaminated it with another adhesive, especially something so temporary.
: I it was Kurt who had a good idea with that, to use a straight pin and
: poke holes along the edges of the paper forms. Just a thought.

: Why consider changing to a steel wire from the copper? Teh copper is proven
: effective. Do you want to make smaller holes?

: Incidently, I've starting trying to imagine how I could build a S&G without
: all the drilling and wiring. I'm thinking there must be a way to clamp it
: all together, just haven't worked it out yet. I do, however, see in my
: mind some kind of clamp that grips via small claws or teeth from the
: inside of the hull to hold it all together. I suspect I'd ahve to use some
: kind of form or something. I'll figure ti out sooner or later. I'd love to
: see a S&G without all the damage the drilling does.

: Robert N Pruden
I've wondered about using a surgical stapler to hold the edges together; suspect I might have to use a few copper wires, but could probably hold the remainder of the edges with those staples. The ones I have seen 'squeeze' together, and it looks like it would be ideal for this application. It may make a small 'dent' in the okoume, but suspect this would 'heal' after the staples were removed.