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Strip: C & B and beveled edge strength comparison
By:JohnK
Date: 2/22/2008, 4:41 am

Hi All,
I'm using 3/16" strips and have been holding off routing beads and coves on them. I was wondering if there is a difference in rigidity of the finished kayak if I simply go with a beveled edge. I know the glue is usually stronger than the wood. If the glue has a greater surface to bind to (bead and cove) will the hull become more rigid. I ask because I don't have any experience with a beveled edges only hull. I don't want my hull oil-canning if I can help it.
JohnK

Messages In This Thread

Strip: C & B and beveled edge strength comparison
JohnK -- 2/22/2008, 4:41 am
Thanks all. *NM*
JohnK -- 2/23/2008, 2:33 am
Re: Strip: C & B and beveled edge strength compari
Dave Houser -- 2/23/2008, 12:02 am
Re: Strip: C & B and beveled edge strength compari
Charlie -- 2/22/2008, 9:19 am
Re: Strip: C & B and beveled edge strength compari
Mike Savage -- 2/22/2008, 7:34 am