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Author Topic: Epoxy for attaching the metal fittings to the Wing Spars  (Read 4461 times)

Offline Kiwi55

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Epoxy for attaching the metal fittings to the Wing Spars
« on: October 08, 2015, 06:39:23 AM »
I'm ready to finally attach the metal spar and fuselage fittings to my wings.
I know the fittings are both bolted and glued in place.
I have use T-88 for all construction so far.
So is T-88 the correct epoxy to attach the metal fittings to the wood spar?
I heard Leonard mention the use of "West Epoxy" in a video, but that was not specifically in relation to the metal fittings.
Is "West Epoxy" superior to T-88, especially when gluing metal to wood?

One other question, I have painted my metal fittings with rattle can Epoxy enamel. Any issues with this?

Thanks...Paul

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Re: Epoxy for attaching the metal fittings to the Wing Spars
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2015, 04:12:08 AM »
You should remove the paint on the back side where you will epoxy it too the wood and clean it with acetone or sometimes i just use gas.

Here is a link to the west system.  http://westsystem.com/ss/six10-thickened-epoxy-adhesive/

T88 does not say it is for metal or at least my box does not, just says "and other materials".

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Re: Epoxy for attaching the metal fittings to the Wing Spars
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2015, 07:43:27 AM »
Thanks, I thought that might be the case. Paul

 

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