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by Diesel4655
Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:38 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Laminated ELB timbers
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Re: Laminated ELB timbers

Thanks for the reply gents. Was just in a local chandlery yesterday and noticed the techniglue. There were 30 minute and 60 minute hardeners available for it. Keeping it in the fridge may improve shelf life possibly?
by Diesel4655
Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:21 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Laminated ELB timbers
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Re: Laminated ELB timbers

Thanks for the responses. Looking at around 60#

Also glues? Smooth on seems to be the go to epoxy, how's techniglue?
by Diesel4655
Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:06 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Laminated ELB timbers
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Re: Laminated ELB timbers

Oh and I'd like to keep the colours reasonably similar, especially for the back and belly. Not a big deal if the core is contrasting. Can get hands on spotted gum as well.
by Diesel4655
Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:02 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Laminated ELB timbers
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Laminated ELB timbers

Seeking some assistance in selecting local Australian timbers to build a trilaminate ELB. I don't really want to use bamboo, but haven't ruled out out completely as a core laminate. So looking for suggestions for Australian timbers that are readily available for back, core and belly laminates. I hav...