Link Van Cleave wrote:
Mike not capping on you but that article said a whole lot of nothing about epoxy and wood.
What kind of epoxy, what kind of wood, how was the wood prepared, how was it clamped, etc. What conditions, etc.
Did I miss the rest of the article or was that it ?
The Gougeon Brothers research and 30+ years of building high performace sailboats out of wood and epoxy seem to prove that when used the right way epoxy bonds prettty well to wood. They have done extensive research on this. I would have to see more than a statement that says, it doesn't and it is not understood why, to believe other wise. It may be that when used the same way as traditional glues it doesn't bond well. Just as with hide glue there are things that need to be done to get the best out of it and people who use it as with any glue would be well served to understand how to get the best out of it and it's limitations. I am concerned that someone could infer from this that epoxy is not good for exterior uses or other uses. So my point is one little article that says nothing vs. the reams of information from the Gougeon Brothers.
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You missed the article. You need to download a pdf. It isn't long, but it does specify wood and epoxy types.
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