: Hi everyone,

: I started installing my strips and I hand bevel each of them. It takes me
: about an hour to 1.5 hours to do one strip to ensure a very good fit. How
: long do you suggest leaving the clamps on. I would like to do multiple on
: the weekend, but I am concerned that the strips especially at the stern of
: my Return will pull away.

: Andreas

Hi Andreas

In my experience the Titebond and II usually take around 15 minutes to set and hold under a no stress situation and at average tempuratures( 60* to 90* ). Either will be cured in about an hour in those same circumstances. However, if it is very cold, the set and cure time will change quite a bit, depending on the temp.. Also, it you are bending them around the bow or stern forms then the pressure will tend to extend that time also. Not so much make the glue take longer, but require you to leave the clamps on a little longer. I don't know how cold it is there, but if very cold at all, I would leave the clamps on for at least 30 to 40 minutes for a good set and even a couple of hours for a total cure. That shouldn't be too difficult if you are alternating between sides. Anything you can do to get the temp. up around the normal area will decrease that time a great deal. Take the time in between to work on a new paddle or that brand new custom Carved Minicell seat you will be installing.
Hope this helps.

Rehd