We cut off the lip to make it easier to bend, and >went from there. >Our first thought was also to split it down the middle and then it occurred >to me that the part you see the most is on the top. So that is why we spread >it instead. >Daniel R. Heath +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I think Dan is talking about the "lip" or end by the canopy. It has a short "L" bend for stiffening. As for splitting the top, a bit of fill and sand will take care of that but just like in life, you take the road that appears to have the fewest potholes. :-) Larry Flesner