Adhesive for laminating spruce "I" struts
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Adhesive for laminating spruce "I" struts
Aerodux has worked very well so far for hidden parts of the airframe on my project, but to minimise visible stains on the pair of spruce "I" struts that I shall soon need to laminate, I am considering whether or not a clear epoxy adhesive might be a better choice.
Use of Epoxy adhesive for structural parts is outside my experience, although I have used West epoxy for a few low stressed items.
American Weldwood plastic resin glue was used successfully for the prototype and for most US built examples, as far as I know. Any recommendations for suitable approved slow curing epoxy glue would be appreciated. Otherwise I'll continue with the Aerodux and try harder to be clean and tidy, for a change.
Use of Epoxy adhesive for structural parts is outside my experience, although I have used West epoxy for a few low stressed items.
American Weldwood plastic resin glue was used successfully for the prototype and for most US built examples, as far as I know. Any recommendations for suitable approved slow curing epoxy glue would be appreciated. Otherwise I'll continue with the Aerodux and try harder to be clean and tidy, for a change.
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Re: Adhesive for laminating spruce "I" struts
Aerolite 306 might be a suitable solution, it's a clear two-part adhesive that's been used in aircraft manufacture for years, it's certainly cleaner to use than Aerodux.
Chris Jefferson
034806
Kensinger KF G-ASSV
034806
Kensinger KF G-ASSV
Re: Adhesive for laminating spruce "I" struts
Many thanks Chris and I'll consider Aerolite. I have used it quite a bit in the distant past, but found Aerodux easier for larger areas - although the Aerolite always performed very well indeed. I'll probably have a word with my Inspector.
Regards.
Ian
Regards.
Ian
Re: Adhesive for laminating spruce "I" struts
Aircraft Spruce (via LAS) have several epoxies - might find a good one there.
Frank Cox
041606
041606
Re: Adhesive for laminating spruce "I" struts
Many thanks Frank and I'll explore that idea.
These two "I" struts are just about the most awkward parts on the aeroplane.
Ian
These two "I" struts are just about the most awkward parts on the aeroplane.
Ian
Re: Adhesive for laminating spruce "I" struts
Hi Ian, I've used West Systems epoxy to good effect. Happy to chat.
Mike
Mike
Mike Mold (007106)
Jodel D117A G-BFEH, Watchford Farm, Devon
Jodel D117A G-BFEH, Watchford Farm, Devon
Re: Adhesive for laminating spruce "I" struts
Many thanks Mike and I'll try and ring sometime when convenient for you.
Ian
Ian