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Epoxy is Marine Glue. There are several other kinds of marine glue, but epoxy is the best. Gorilla glue will work, but only if you make perfect joints, because it loses a lot of strength if you start using to fill a small void and glue at the same time. Gorilla glue also has a short shelf life after its been opened, it reacts with air. Polester resin will work but is not as elastic or strong as epoxy. There are a lot of good epoxies out there, but I've had my best luck so far with West System. I have had no problems with getting the last 10 oz's out of a gallon like some epoxies. Also the the pump spouts that automatically measure are well worth the money. They will save you money down the line, because you will be able to quickly measure out and mix small batches when you are just gluing a small piece. Or mix a little more real fast because you didn't have enough the first time. Or not add too much hardner and have your cup of mixed epoxy go hard before you use it. On 8 Jul 2005 15:16:36 -0700, wrote: I am in the process of building a bankers dory. The Bill of Materials calls for Marine Glue. My partner wants to use an epoxy instead. Anyone been down this road before? |
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On Sat, 9 Jul 2005 10:30:30 +0100, "Tim W"
wrote: "Mungo Bulge" wrote in message ... [...] Epoxy works well on plywood, thin strips, and anything that is encapsulated and will not expand and contract, such as do planked boats. However, if the required "marine glue" is to be used to laminate or construct structural members, than it will surely do the job, but don't try to use it to edge glue planks together on the bottom or the sides. [...] So what marine wood adhesives allow a little movement and creeping (other than the fascinating historical recipe glue)? Tim W Hi, Have a look at Sikaflex 221, and their tech info. cheers, Pete. |
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