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Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
By:Hyok
Date: 9/18/2007, 3:18 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble (Dave Reekie)

: I can see the attraction, but would the layer of adhesive in the laminate
: damage the integrity of the end result? I don't know that adhesive, but
: does it have at least as good long term structural, degradation etc
: properties as epoxy?

: Would be great if it works, sounds like a brilliantly easy answer for a bunch
: of 'fun' laminating tasks.

I doubt the strength is affected very much. The amount of spray adhesive is very small, or rather, you should be very sparing in the use of the spray adhesive. Nick recommends using hot glue to tack on the cheek plates, prior to glassing. I have not seen adverse effects of those dots of hot glue, on the strength of the joint.

Bottomline, the results can vary, depending on the execution. So, I would recommend that you experiment with scraps, or on areas where cosmetics are not so critical, such as the high wear areas on the cutwater.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Ken F -- 9/17/2007, 9:42 pm
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Hyok -- 9/18/2007, 1:35 am
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Mike Braun -- 9/18/2007, 2:47 pm
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Hyok -- 9/18/2007, 3:14 pm
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Bill Hamm -- 9/18/2007, 10:03 am
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Dave Reekie -- 9/18/2007, 12:48 pm
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Bill Hamm -- 9/18/2007, 6:13 pm
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Hyok -- 9/18/2007, 3:18 pm
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Bill Hamm -- 9/18/2007, 6:14 pm
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 9/18/2007, 7:25 am
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Pedro Almeida -- 9/18/2007, 1:19 am
Re: Epoxy: Coaming Bubble Trouble
Ken F -- 9/18/2007, 6:20 am