Re: Lamination Demo - Additional Information

Posted by MarkR on
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Please excuse the formatting.  This is the only way I could post this information on the forum.

September 17, 2016
Mark Ramsby


A. Why a lamination?
Stronger than a sawn frame or stem
Relatively economical use of material

B. Building the laminating jig
Cut the form or make the blocks
Flat mounting plate
Allow for clamp clearance

C. Selecting and preparing the stock
Eastern White Oak
Mahogany
CVG Fir
Boatbuilding Lumber handout

D. Stacking the laminations
Alternate direction
Align carefully

E. Pre-bending the laminations

F. Adhesive
Epoxy
Add microfibers, high density or wood flour to catsup consistency
Epoxy Safety - Minimum long sleeves, nitrile gloves & eye protection.
Some use respirator & Tyvek coveralls

G. Prepare the Jig  
Packing tape is your friend
Clamp it down or chase it around

H. Doing your Lamination on the Jig
Careful with clamping pressure
Align laminates
Be sure to clamp the ends

I. Making a two part stem (inner & outer)
More packing tape

J. Finish the part:
Plane or joint one side
Thickness plane to final thickness