RE: How to prevent Epoxy - Metal adhesion
Hi,
Just some thoughts to this topic:
into the logs,
I would suggest to position the nuts NOT FROM THE TOP. Place them on the
side of the sheer strake or possibly even from underneath.
If you place the nuts with the opening facing UP, (even with a screw in it)
they will always collect water.
Instead of regular nuts, use WING NUTS, then glue them into place with your
epoxy. You will definitely not have any chance of them turning.
Go to a minimum of 3/8"or better even 1/2". 1/4" just seems too small.
To prevent the possiblity of rusting, have you thought of (maybe) using
plastic nuts and bolts (like you use for fastening the license plates on
your car). Very cheap and no rust. They come in black or in off-white/beige.
Just my 2cents
Good Luck and let us know which way you decided to do it, and then, did it
work as you immagined
Aaron
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Just some thoughts to this topic:
> > I am thinking about gluing nuts into the sheer rails, so that I"top"
>can
> > mount e.g. a bimini top, or all kinds of other gimmicks.
> >
> > What I plan, is to drill holes from
into the logs,
I would suggest to position the nuts NOT FROM THE TOP. Place them on the
side of the sheer strake or possibly even from underneath.
If you place the nuts with the opening facing UP, (even with a screw in it)
they will always collect water.
Instead of regular nuts, use WING NUTS, then glue them into place with your
epoxy. You will definitely not have any chance of them turning.
Go to a minimum of 3/8"or better even 1/2". 1/4" just seems too small.
To prevent the possiblity of rusting, have you thought of (maybe) using
plastic nuts and bolts (like you use for fastening the license plates on
your car). Very cheap and no rust. They come in black or in off-white/beige.
Just my 2cents
Good Luck and let us know which way you decided to do it, and then, did it
work as you immagined
Aaron
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