Hi all,

I am struggling to work out how to repair a section of plywood
which was damaged and subsequently became a bit waterlogged.

This is a section approx the size of my hand and I can rub it
down to undamaged, hard wood all around.

However, as this is a section of my boat wheelhouse, and as such,
built from a very large single sheet of ply, - and as I am not a
carpenter by any stretch of the imagination, I really don't want
to cut this section out or attempt to replace the whole sheet.

Can anyone give me a hint about rebuilding just this single layer
as a good, strong, invisible repair. The finish is paint, - so I
_can_ cover up, - a bit :-)

Appreciate any help,

Regards,

H.


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Howard Coakley
e-mail... howarddot}coakleyatcoakleydot].codotuk
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In uk.d-i-y Howie wrote:
Hi all,

I am struggling to work out how to repair a section of plywood
which was damaged and subsequently became a bit waterlogged.

This is a section approx the size of my hand and I can rub it
down to undamaged, hard wood all around.

Car body filler should work.

"Howie" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I am struggling to work out how to repair a section of plywood
which was damaged and subsequently became a bit waterlogged.

This is a section approx the size of my hand and I can rub it
down to undamaged, hard wood all around.

However, as this is a section of my boat wheelhouse, and as such,
built from a very large single sheet of ply, - and as I am not a
carpenter by any stretch of the imagination, I really don't want
to cut this section out or attempt to replace the whole sheet.

Can anyone give me a hint about rebuilding just this single layer
as a good, strong, invisible repair. The finish is paint, - so I
_can_ cover up, - a bit :-)

Appreciate any help,

Regards,

H.


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I would rub the panel down to wood and give it a liberal coating
of fibre glass resin the wood will absorb a certain amount which
when it sets should give an impermeable barrier to water if you wish
you can add further layers and glass reinforcement .Be certain the
wood is rot free though or you will be just sealing in a problem
Derek
see http://www.yachtdesign.com.br/02_ingles/ply-glass.html

"Howie" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I am struggling to work out how to repair a section of plywood
which was damaged and subsequently became a bit waterlogged.

This is a section approx the size of my hand and I can rub it
down to undamaged, hard wood all around.

However, as this is a section of my boat wheelhouse, and as such,
built from a very large single sheet of ply, - and as I am not a
carpenter by any stretch of the imagination, I really don't want
to cut this section out or attempt to replace the whole sheet.

Can anyone give me a hint about rebuilding just this single layer
as a good, strong, invisible repair. The finish is paint, - so I
_can_ cover up, - a bit :-)

Appreciate any help,

Regards,

H.


--
Howard Coakley

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If you can't do it yourself it would be worth getting someone to 'router'
out the damaged section to a depth of about 6mm. Then glue in a piece of
6mm plywood using waterproof glue.

Car body filler (as suggested by another poster) might fall out if there is
any moisture in the underlying wood, but would be worth trying if you think
you can get the damaged part completely dry.

Cic.

Cicero wrote:


I am struggling to work out how to repair a section of plywood
which was damaged and subsequently became a bit waterlogged.

This is a section approx the size of my hand and I can rub it
down to undamaged, hard wood all around.

However, as this is a section of my boat wheelhouse, and as such,
built from a very large single sheet of ply, - and as I am not a
carpenter by any stretch of the imagination, I really don't want
to cut this section out or attempt to replace the whole sheet.

Can anyone give me a hint about rebuilding just this single layer
as a good, strong, invisible repair. The finish is paint, - so I

There is a trick with a router that would do this, impossible to explain
but,
http://www.trendmachinery.co.uk/libr...es/PAGE133.PDF
under "Timber repair kit" gives some idea.
With the right cutter/bush combo it's dead easy. You make a jig/pattern
to suit the damaged area.
cheersandgone

Howie wrote:

Hi all,

I am struggling to work out how to repair a section of plywood
which was damaged and subsequently became a bit waterlogged.

This is a section approx the size of my hand and I can rub it
down to undamaged, hard wood all around.

However, as this is a section of my boat wheelhouse, and as such,
built from a very large single sheet of ply, - and as I am not a
carpenter by any stretch of the imagination, I really don't want
to cut this section out or attempt to replace the whole sheet.

Can anyone give me a hint about rebuilding just this single layer
as a good, strong, invisible repair. The finish is paint, - so I
_can_ cover up, - a bit :-)

Appreciate any help,

CAR BODY FILLER
Regards,

H.