-----Original Message-----
From: Larry&Sallie Flesner
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 10:51 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> Hexcel Adhesive.
At 12:08 AM 11/24/2012, you wrote:
>I presumed that there was a double safety in the construction of
That "second safety precaution" could remotely but possibly wind up as the
weak link. Nails could/would split or separate fibers, wick temperature
changes thru out the joints, begin to migrate outwards and then invite
moisture inwards. Trust your glue. Wire staple generously and then remove
the staples. The occasional use of reinforcement with fiberglass tape or
strips is not a bad idea along or in the firewall joints...if you must.
I know several people who have given up on their projects simply because
they were insecure. Trust yourself and your work.
>bonding the skin to the frame with Just Glue. I would imagine as a
>second safety precaution, you would add a aircraft nail 3/8" every
>2 inches along the outside through the skin into each frame member
>and along the bottom edges reinforce with Fiberglass strips.
>
>Mr wade
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You don't need a "second safety precaution". The nails will only add
unnecessary weight. You won't get a stronger joint than a 100% good
glue joint. I have unfortunately seen several KR's that have crashed
and they don't come apart at the glue joints. The wood structure
itself will fail before the glue joints come apart. Don't second
guess the current plans. You don't need a better mouse trap.
Larry Flesner
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