Subject: AW: [baidarka] tube fillings
From: Michael Rollig (michael.rollig@saint-crispins.com)
Date: Fri Mar 31 2006 - 03:52:37 EST
Paul,
I have used WEST SYSTEM Epoxy as a glue and filler for all kind of purposes.
Its physical characteristics are adjustable by mixing fillers like saw dust,
cotton fibers or alike with resin. WEST SYSTEM is widely used in the boat
building trade.
Michael
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Von: owner-baidarka@paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-baidarka@paddlewise.net] Im
Auftrag von Paul Montgomery
Gesendet: Freitag, 31. Mdrz 2006 03:17
An: baidarka@paddlewise.net
Betreff: [baidarka] tube fillings
I have been making some fittings for a kayak I am working on, and in some of
the tubing I put wood dowel. This keeps the tubing from crushing under the
strain of through bolts. ( You can see some of the parts at
http://paddleandoar.com/blog/ )
But I was thinking about how much better it would be if I could use
something else, such as a resin. A fiberglass resin wouldn't work ( I think
) because it would crack. And something as soft as silicone wouldn't work
since it would be too soft. Does anyone here have any experience with such a
material?
Also, I was looking at a small aluminum fishing boat and I noticed that a
lot of the fittings were stainless. What I didn't notice was any signs of
corrosion. I have always heard about the horrors of 'dissimilar metals', and
so I was wondering why this boat didn't seem to have any signs of adverse
effects. Of course, it is only used in fresh water. Perhaps using it in salt
water would exacerbate this?
Just wondering,
Paul Montgomery
paul@paddleandoar.com
http://paddleandoar.com
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