<< Agreed, and I normally do that. In this instance, I could not, because I
chose to use rivets for the deckplates, and I couldn't figure out a good way
to put partial tension on a rivet. If I was really up to a challenge, I
would have used bolts and nuts, but I didn't have an assistance. >>
Since that stuff stays semi gooey; you can form a gasket 'layer' first and let
it cure for a while before assembly. That way you can achieve the same
results.
Bill de Ment P-19 'Wind Shadow' #779 <now in Silverdale, Wa>
Eagle, Id