Date: Fri, 30 May 1997 22:01:52 -0400
From: Bill Low <billow@capecod.net>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: Re: Laminated ribs, etc..
Bill Blohm wrote:
>
> > but the boat flexes about the same. It is a lot cheaper. You also have
> > the chance to see what is inside. I end for end the laminates before
> > gluing.
>
> Bill, I'm not sure what you mean here with "end for end" so
> could you explain it a little for me?
>
> Bill B.
When you rip the wood into strips keep them oriented end to end. When
you go to glue them up flip every other strip end for end. This way the
grain will be interupted on every other strip. Any imperfections will
spread out through the final piece. Naturally you want to the the best
wood available but even the best has some inperfections. This method
just makes a lamination stronger.
Bill