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This is how the sauna normally looks at this
stage. The barrel will be adjusted later with a
rubber mallet to eliminate this hump.
First, the bands must be put on around the
sauna and the tightening hardware assembled.
Put them on just snug but do not tighten them
yet.
Hint: you might want to put the joints in the
bands in the least-visible position. You can even
position them on the bottom under the barrel.
Remove the temporary stave-holder stands.
Slide the front band 2" from the forward edge to
the front edge of the sauna. If you don't have a
porch, position the second band 24" from the
front edge. Measure several places to ensure
that they are on straight.
Measure 2" from the back edge of the sauna to
the rear band. Space the other one evenly in the
middle, again measuring in several places to
ensure straightness.
If you don't have a porch you will not have that
second band. There are various configurations
of barrel saunas, but generally one band goes 2"
from each end, one band goes exactly on top of
each wall, and there will be one half-way
between the rear-most wall and the back band.
With all of the band snug in position, it's time to
adjust the barrel shape to as near a perfect circle
as possible, before tightening them up.
Bump the staves upward where necessary (from
inside the sauna if you don't have a porch to
avoid possibly cracking ends)
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