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Measuring and cutting sheeting


Jonathan S
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I agree with the above advice. I'd add that I reckon that some designers can be a little ambitious about what can sensibly be covered in continuous sheet, requiring considerable skill and experience and the perfect grade of wood to achieve good results. In such cases, I often use 3/32in balsa planking instead of 1/16in sheet. It's a slower job but, for me at least, far less stressful than wrestling with a single sheet.

 

When the planking is complete, run a sanding block over it just enough to create a bit of dust, then brush diluted PVA (or aliphatic resin) over it. When this is dry, sand the area smooth and you will be pleasantly surprised by the result, which is much stronger than 1/16in sheet and less prone to that 'starved horse' look when the sheeting sags between the formers.

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