In keeping with the simple design, and the lack of cloth on the bottom, I doubt that there is much "prep" at all. Merely speculation though.
As far as a better bond on bare metal, you are probably right. Just buy the TC with a bare aluminum side. It is available.
Ron
As I understand it...(I was confused as well)
The bottom chine rail or longeron is pre-bent into a rainbow shape by nailing it down to the workbench 3" up from the edge of the bench, one nail on center, and one nail at each end after the bend is made. Then assembled on the bench. After assembly...
Here's an overview of how the side ladders are made:
Cut the 4' by 8' by1/4" bottom plywood material in half so that you have two 2' by 8' pieces.
Butt the two pieces together and nail or clamp them to a table so that you have a 2' by 16' building board.
Cut the lower ladder "longeron" to 13'...
I had a few questions for Herb, and this was his reply...It may help others so I will share here.
The length is 14'.
The width of the top is 30".
The width of the bottom is 20".
The height of the ladders is 10".
The angle the end pieces make with the top ladder rail is 45 deg.
That makes the...
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