by rbeemer » Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:57 pm
Gary,
On the painting of your roof I would say it depends on what is under neath it. If you are stretched between spars then the canvas becomes wet and may sag and dry. Paint may not be that flexible and when it dries you may have cracks every where.
Why are you painting it? If want to waterproof it they make stuff that waterproofs but maintains flexibility. Think scotchgard.
As far as the horseshoes you can try 1"x12"'s or do glue up. If you are painting it you might use mdf instead.
Rick
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