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dan

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Ply Glue
« on: May 02, 2009, 07:58:00 pm »

hi guys,
soon I'm going to start a new tug, and I'm going to try making the superstructure out of ply. what glue would yo recommend and how do i waterproof it?
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dougal99

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Re: Ply Glue
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2009, 08:15:44 pm »

I use an aliphatic ? (sp) wood glue or you could use cascamite which requires mixing. As to waterproofing the s/s  you could use sanding sealer, or cellulose dope or resin. I wouldn't think it would need too much treatment unless you sail in very rough waters.

HTH

Doug
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dan

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Re: Ply Glue
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2009, 08:22:03 pm »

thanks doug  :-))
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