Glenn, If you get a minute or two, email [email protected], phone 985 960 2997. Thanks
Fred L. On Dec 5, 2012, at 10:29 PM, KR2PilotBiloxi <[email protected]> wrote: > Correct about the splice. A pure endgrain to endgrain joint is pretty > useless. If you are going to use a plug, the endgrain to endgrain > portion splice WILL create a poor glued joint, and the gradual change > to facegrain to facegrain will improve the joint. However, because > the end grain has the least compression, it will help couple the > stresses across the hole, whereas NOT having the plug in place will > transfer the stresses around the hole, increasing the stress on the > facegrain sections of the hole. My point is that it is better to have > the plug in place for coupling the stresses.It also keeps the hole from > flexing and eventually fatiguing.This also explains WHY it is better to > have your grain orientation correct. To those who have luthier skills, I > was taught to repair holes in guitars in this manner. You can do > whatever you want to your plane, I'll use my "poppycock" in mine, thank > you. I also reiterate that is better to use carpenters glue, due to the > fact that it is meant to have a thin film, tight fitting joint for > maximum effectiveness. Epoxy is thicker and will not create as good a > joint in this application, as it will tend to squeeze out. > > Glenn Martin > Biloxi, MS > > > > On 12/4/2012 10:01 AM, jon kimmel wrote: >> That's true...the problem is the plug will result in end grain to end >> grain...which is not good joinery. Basic rule of thumb...if the structure >> was ok with the hole it will be ok with the plug or an open hole. If you >> need to restore strength because the hole was drilled wrong then you need >> to do a splice. >> >> https://sites.google.com/site/mykr2stretch/ >> On Dec 4, 2012 9:50 AM, "peter" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> The structure of wood is heterogeonous, and complex. Reestablishing a >>> load-path through disrupted wood structure possible- it is called joining- >>> and is the basis of the KR structure. Any of the proven glues will work, as >>> will any filler material with traits similar to the structure being >>> repaired.(wood) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. >>> To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] >>> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >>> > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
