[Public-list] 5200 between planks

[Gordon Laco]

Yes it does do that.  There is something different in the viscosity or
adhesion or whatever that makes the Sikaflex easier to use.

Gord





> Gord,
> 
> You ever notice how the minute you open a tube of 5200, it gets everywhere?
> 
> Mike Lehman
>> <((((º>¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [Public-list] 5200 between planks
> 
> 
>> Hi there -
>> 
>> Have I mentioned that I used to have a wooden boat (that I claim to miss)?
>> I think the best thing about having 'had' a wooden boat is that it allows
>> one to get up on a stump about 'how I used to do it' without any risk
>> whatsoever that you will be caught and embarrassed cutting
>> corners...because
>> of course one is not 'doing' it anymore.
>> 
>> So
>> 
>> I used to use Sikaflex between planks in situations like you are
>> describing
>> because while it seemed to adhere as well as 5200, it was possible
>> dis-assemble things afterwards if you ever wanted to.   Tools seemed
>> easier
>> to clean too.
>> 
>> A good compound like either 5200 or Sikaflex is better than gluing because
>> it will allow the inevitable movement to occur without cracks or releases
>> developing.
>> 
>> There is my speech for the time being.
>> 
>> Gord #426 Surprise
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Albergers,
>>> 
>>> I am replacing the Plexiglas tops of the lazarette and forward hatches
>>> with
>>> teak boards about 4" wide.  I had thought of separating them about 1/16"
>>> and
>>> filling the gaps with 5200 hoping this would be more water tight than
>>> gluing
>>> the boards together and would look a little more shippy.  Might this
>>> work?  Am
>>> I missing anything?
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Roger 148
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