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Old 01-04-2010, 08:01 AM   #32 (permalink)
Fubeca
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I used a 1/4" crown pneumatic stapler with 1" staples to attach the plywood. I ran the plywood to the edge of the curve on the top and the sides, then I ran 1" strips along the shoulder curve. This left some fairly large gaps at the corner, so I used the aluminum tape to cover the gaps in the curve to make it continuous and provide support for the shrink plastic. I used aluminum because it wasn't effected by the heat of the shrinking. I was concerned duct tape would melt and adhere to the plastic and mess up the shrink.

I got the plastic at the local Ace Hardware - I think it is called heavy duty construction sheeting, it came in a 10' x 25' roll.

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