Tim Wescott wrote:
So, any time I ask about something specific it seems to be unobtainium.

Is there such a think as a stock line of clips for various thicknesses of
material?

I'm looking for something shaped like this (view in fixed-width):

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Ideally the throat of the clip would be 5/16" wide; the depth is quite
negotiable. Even more ideally, there would be a variety of clip sizes
and gauges available. Even more ideally yet, the clips would be
available in stainless steel, or some other metal that can stand salt
water.

Your thoughts appreciated, although "Tim! You're crazy!" won't get you
far -- I'm already aware of that.


If this will need a finished look, look at some of the push on windlass
trim used on vehicles. Basically U shaped rubber channel with a long
spring clip inside it. Push it onto the edge and it grips and locks in
place.

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Steve W.