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Wood Glue recommendations ? - Steve Bryant - 09-02-2022
In preparation to building the frame work for my AD van kit framework (Heath). I am looking for a current type of glue to build this with.
John's recommendation 30 years ago when I bought the kit was Aerodux 500 ( if memory serves me). This is proving to be extremely difficult to get here in Calgary even though we have a aircraft industry of sorts here.
So what is the current choice of those building wood frame bodys for a suitable glue? I can get specialist epoxy's here but I'm hesitant to use something I'm not familiar with on this kit.
Cheers,
Stephen
RE: Wood Glue recommendations ? - Reckless Rat - 09-02-2022
Martin Prior is your man.
RE: Wood Glue recommendations ? - dickie65 - 09-02-2022
There are some very good wood glues around nowadays.
here is one
https://marinestore.co.uk/collano-semparoc-60-wood-glue-(balcotan-replacement)-cu49565.html
The older glues required excellent joints.
The modern glue are better at gap filling ( Bad Joints )
Look towards boating supplies.
RE: Wood Glue recommendations ? - Duncan Grimmond - 09-02-2022
I used to swear by Cascamite (old fashioned caseine resin glue used in my school days) but now I use PU Woodworking adhesive (AKA Gorilla Glue and its variants...)
However, I'd wait to see what Martin Prior recommends for ash framing.
RE: Wood Glue recommendations ? - dickie65 - 09-02-2022
Resorcinol Formaldehyde Adhesive used to be the best for woodwork on boats.
Also used in timber airframes.
It has a better bond than most epoxies.
RE: Wood Glue recommendations ? - Nick Lettington - 09-02-2022
I have just bought a pair of door frames from Martin for my ORT. You might be surprised by the glue he recommended for them.
RE: Wood Glue recommendations ? - Peter Johnson - 09-02-2022
I’m doing some ash framing for my Lea Francis and have selected ever build lumberjack polyurethane glue for the job as it is waterproof and gap filling. I would be interested to see what Martin recommends as I am only part way through the job!
Peter
RE: Wood Glue recommendations ? - dickie65 - 09-02-2022
One of the glues I mentioned early is a polyurethene based glue.
This is becoming a very good choice Gorilla Glue do a version.
RE: Wood Glue recommendations ? - Hedd_Jones - 09-02-2022
I bought about 30 gallon of Aerodux 500 to glue the arch on the bridge at Doune together about 6months ago.
RE: Wood Glue recommendations ? - Paul N-M - 10-02-2022
Hi Steve,
I would highly recommend West Systems. Two part glue and comes with metered pumps for correct ratios etc. Also there as fillers of various sorts. A very comprehensive offering. Have used for several ash frames and and built up ply laminates with great success. Very strong. I will do another post with the specific item codes when I get into the office.
Paul N-M