Chief Measurer's Memo

Ron Smith discusses the proposal to allow construction of new wood Thistle hulls using modern adhesives like epoxy. He presents arguments both for and against the proposal, explains the difference between "hot-molded" and "cold-molded" construction methods, and provides technical context for the bylaws amendment proposal.

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• wood hulls
• construction
• amendments
• one-design
• measurement