| Don,
I used the original metal for my PA and it does not wrap back up the inside.
I think you are right that wrapping up the inside would form a water trap. I
did seal the edges with urethane sealer, 3M 5200 FC as used in boats, some
silicone (old types) are acidic. Before assembling the wood frame I sealed
it with polyurethane varnish. I also used metal threaded inserts  ("Rosans")
or "T" nuts wherever possible to strengthen the joints.
Good luck,
Jack
///  unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net  or try
///  http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
///  http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo
///  Archives at http://www.team.net/archive/mg-mmm
///  Send list postings to mg-mmm@autox.team.net
 |