: Do I apply initial strips along the sheer prior to locking
: everything in place, or lock it down first? I see how a driver
: could yank stuff out of place, so I figured I'd ask rather than
: guessing.
:

I find it helpful to staple a scrap strip down the keel line before tightening up the alignment. After laying down the sheer strips, I inspect for fairness and sometimes find that one or two forms need adjusting.

John