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-[* black] Create three "caps" like the image at left. These are 12" wide, 3' - 9 1/2" long, and 1 1/2" tall.
-[* black] Cut one piece of OSB to size, then reinforce with 2 long 2x4s laying flat on the outer edges. The 2x4 pieces should be 3'8" long. Screw in a second 2x4, 12" long, on top of the long edge 2x4s - to create an effective handle.
+[* black] Create three "caps" using one of the methods shown in the image.
+[* black] Cut one piece of OSB to size, then reinforce with 2 long 2x4s laying flat on the outer edges. The 2x4 pieces should be 3' 9 1/2" long. Fill in blocks in between the long 2x4s. Screw in two more 2x4, 15" long, on top of the long edge 2x4s - to create a effective handles. The project past the edge and come to rest on the foundation forms.
+[* black] Alternative method is to layer up three sheets of 1/2" OSB or plywood.

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