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Offline Paul Wood

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How I glue cap strips
« on: April 06, 2013, 10:28:21 AM »
A lot of you have had questions regarding various types of glues and their sanding properties.  One of the more difficult areas is the cap strip/leading and trailing edge joint.  Also the difficulty of securing the cap strips while the glue dries.  I thought I'd share my method.  Photo 1: I use Gorilla white glue and smooth the bed by running a finger along the edge of the rib.  I leave about 1/4 inch bare at the leading and trailing edge of the rib. Photo 2: I put a small dot of medium CA on the bare spot.  Photo 3: I hold the cap strip in place for a few seconds for the CA the set.  Done!  I have found the Gorilla glue to be the easiest to sand of all the white glues I've used.  Have fun!

Paul 
« Last Edit: December 10, 2013, 05:20:14 PM by Paul Wood »

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Re: How I glue cap strips
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2013, 10:31:26 AM »
Makes sure the leadouts don't hit that plywood through their full range of adjustment, FWIW
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Re: How I glue cap strips
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2013, 11:09:05 AM »
Makes sure the leadouts dont hit that plywood through their full range of adjustment, FWIW

Good point Robert.  Actually the photo is a little misleading.  The wires are hanging loose with no tension on them.  I've checked that very issue a million times and all is well.  Thanks again.

Paul

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