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Re: Strip: Catastrophe!
By:Michael Lynskey
Date: 6/27/2011, 10:11 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: Catastrophe! (Paul K)

: I'd try strapping the hull - with the forms in place - with several
: sets of those rachet straps you use for attaching kayaks to the
: roof. They're a lot stronger than duct tape, and spread the load
: along the entire form so you're less likely to damage a strip,
: as you would by using screws. Maybe use screws afterwards, when
: things have tightened up, and at least a tad closer to where
: they need to be.

I'll give the straps a try tomorrow. Will the hull retain the proper shape, then, after being strapped for a few days? Do I need to re-soak the wood first and let it dry on the forms?

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Strip: Catastrophe!
Michael Lynskey -- 6/27/2011, 8:40 pm
Re: Strip: Catastrophe!
Robert N Pruden -- 6/27/2011, 8:54 pm
Re: Strip: Catastrophe!
Paul K -- 6/27/2011, 9:28 pm
Re: Strip: Catastrophe!
Michael Lynskey -- 6/27/2011, 10:11 pm
Re: Strip: Catastrophe!
Kirk Fredericks -- 6/27/2011, 10:26 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 6/28/2011, 12:08 pm
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Clayton Plunkett -- 6/28/2011, 1:36 pm
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ancient kayaker -- 6/29/2011, 11:46 pm
Re: Strip: Catastrophe!
Bill Hamm -- 6/30/2011, 7:33 am
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Allan -- 6/27/2011, 9:33 pm
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Paul K -- 6/27/2011, 10:27 pm
Re: Strip: Catastrophe!
Michael Lynskey -- 6/27/2011, 10:49 pm
Re: LET IT DRY OUT!
Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 6/28/2011, 7:54 am
Re: LET IT DRY OUT!
Björn Thomasson -- 6/28/2011, 4:56 pm
Re: LET IT DRY OUT!
Scott Baxter -- 6/28/2011, 7:21 pm
Re: Strip: Catastrophe!
MattD. -- 6/28/2011, 12:29 pm
Re: Strip: Catastrophe! *PIC*
Michael Lynskey -- 6/28/2011, 3:23 pm
Re: Strip: Catastrophe!
Michael Lynskey -- 6/29/2011, 3:49 pm
Re: Strip: Catastrophe!
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/5/2011, 1:44 am