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I am not even remotely savvy with reverse linings, but would it work to re-enforce the non glue side with medium strength painters tape? Even if they do crack or break, they won't go anywhere and I've never had problems with the medium tack blue tape releasing from everything but newspaper (unless I do something silly...like leave it on something delicate, in the sun, for days).

-Matthew

My friend Kevin Ryan came up ith the best solution for this... the A4 Kerfing.
I think several people here use it already

If the idea is to have the clean look of reverse kerf linings, then the Ryan lining will not meet expectations. Same deal with getting the additional rim stiffness - the Ryan linings will not provide any additional stiffness - strictly hold plate to rim. They have their own look, and it's def not a reverse kerf thing.

If neither the clean look nor additional rim stiffness matters to you, why not just use conventional kerfed lining? Easy to make, easy to install, and does the job.

If you want to use the linings to decorate the inside of the box (e.g., the laser burn on Ryan's lining), just use wood bleach followed by NGR dye ...great for teens exploring their range of moods...think black for Goth, blue for breakups, red for angry young man, etc...