Re: [bolger] faasteners

On Saturday 28 August 2004 06:06 am,mkriley@...wrote:

> in tests done on aeroplane the addition of
> fasteners to glued surfaces degraded the strength
> and flexablity. if you want fasteners to hold
> things together there are plastic air nailers
> that run on air. spend the time on a proper glue
> job.

Interesting.

> I would STRONGLY urge you to get a copy of
> boatbuilding by the gougeun(sp) brothers.

I have the book but have not looked at it in a while. It
seems it is time to get it out and give myself a refresher
course. Thanks Mike, for the suggestion.

> the epoxy and nylon rope can be usefull for
> makeing fittings and repairs.

I can see that. Especially in the field. Take a
gallon of epoxy and some rope. A few sticks
and a lot of jury rigging could be done.

> 30 years in boat repair

Damn! That is what I like about this list.

boblq

in tests done on aeroplane the addition of
fasteners to glued surfaces degraded the strength
and flexablity. if you want fasteners to hold
things together there are plastic air nailers
that run on air. spend the time on a proper glue
job.
I would STRONGLY urge you to get a copy of
boatbuilding by the gougeun(sp) brothers.
the epoxy and nylon rope can be usefull for
makeing fittings and repairs.
30 years in boat repair
mike