thanks guys for all the input, I just got back from puttin my fist piece down. I used an unstained piece of trim for the spacer, it was about 1/4" thick. The first piece attached very nicely. My brother inlaw let me borrow his finish air nailer which makes the job go quickly.

Thanks again, Randy



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