Project Log: Sunday, June 12, 2011
After preparing the bonding surfaces with a solvent
wash, I installed the 1/4" cherry bulkhead veneer on all
four bulkheads in the main cabin. To secure the
panels, I chose polyurethane adhesive (5200 quick cure)
for its great strength, appropriate consistency, ease
and convenience of application, and friendly
open-working time. I held the panels in place with
clamps (where possible) and cross bracing to the
bulkhead at the opposite end of the cabin. In two
or three inconspicuous areas, I installed a temporary
screw to pull the plywood into the adhesive. |
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With degreasing/dewaxing solvents, I cleaned the inside
surfaces of the two molded fuel tank recesses, hoping to
remove any trace wax left over from the construction
process. Then, I lightly sanded the pieces to
prepare for surfacing, primer, and paint. I
rounded the edges of the flanges, and created 1/2" radii
on the flange corners for best appearance.
The modified port unit came out well. |
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Both pieces required minimal surfacing to fill a few
voids at the sharp inside corners, as well as a general
skim coat to prepare the surface for additional
finishing steps. |
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Total Time Today: 3.25 hours
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