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Re: Use of particle board for forms
By:Don Beale
Date: 8/8/2000, 4:21 pm
In Response To: Use of particle board for forms (Jacques Martel)

It holds the staples better if you coat the edges with glue. I used some watered down white glue, but epoxy would be better.

: Hi! I am totally new to this. I am just gearing up to build my own Guillemot
: Double Kayak. Still in the process of reading and getting my tools ready.
: Has anyone used particle board for the forms and if so how did it work? I
: have some 3/4 in. particle board I would like to use if it is workable.
: Would anyone care to respond. It would be very much appreciated. Jacques

Messages In This Thread

Use of particle board for forms
Jacques Martel -- 8/8/2000, 1:03 pm
Re: Use of particle board for forms
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/9/2000, 9:21 am
Re: Use of particle board for forms
Don Beale -- 8/8/2000, 4:21 pm
Re: Use of particle board for forms *Pic*
Shawn B -- 8/8/2000, 1:31 pm