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Clamping pressure
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2024 9:24 pm
by zippythehog
How can I measure clamping pressure for gluing gussets? AC43.13 recommends 125-150#/sq” for softwood. I couldn’t find any other recommendations for T88. I don’t want to use any clamp and hope for the best.
Re: Clamping pressure
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 7:44 am
by LarryM
Bonding pressure is mentioned in the white oak/teak section.
Re: Clamping pressure
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:38 am
by zippythehog
Thank you.
How does one determine clamping pressure per square inch?
Re: Clamping pressure
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:51 am
by LarryM
"minimal pressure -- just enough to ensure contact"
Re: Clamping pressure
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:12 pm
by Richard Roller
The pressure you quote is for resorcinol glue and doesn't apply to epoxy. Contact pressure is all that's required. Read the T88 instructions.
Re: Clamping pressure
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:26 pm
by zippythehog
Thanks Larry and Richard. I see that now.