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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
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Martin Prior is your man.
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09-02-2022, 07:07 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-02-2022, 07:09 PM by Duncan Grimmond.)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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One of the glues I mentioned early is a polyurethene based glue.
This is becoming a very good choice Gorilla Glue do a version.
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I bought about 30 gallon of Aerodux 500 to glue the arch on the bridge at Doune together about 6months ago.
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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
