In a message dated 3/24/2004 4:45:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, lmc...@maqs.net writes:
> This use of epoxy on such a weak wood as this spruce is drastic overkill. > It takes little to break the grain of the wood. You could probably build a > KR using Liquid Nails and be just as safe. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adhesive strength has not been a factor in glue selection since the early 1920s with the introduction of 'cold water' casein glues. All modern adhesives are stronger than the woods most typically used in aircraft construction. Glue selection is based on other factors such as cost, toxicity, UV tolerance, convenience of use and so forth. Structural adhesives such as 'Liquid Nails' are seldom considered for aircraft construction due to their greater weight and prolonged curing time (ie, seven days for full strength, etc.). No need for your asbestos underwear. You've simply rediscovered what most builders of wooden aircraft have known all along. (Along with builders of wooden houses, wooden boats, wooden kayaks, wooden bridges, wooden... ) -R.S.Hoover
