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Lauan vs Plywood vs Marine Ply
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mjes...@my-dejanews.com
Nov 14, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/14/98
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Has anyone used Lauan ply for the skin on there home built crafts??
I know that some have used this material building boats. I'm not about its
mechanical properties.
Thanks, Mike
I know that some have used this material building boats. I'm not about its
mechanical properties.
Thanks, Mike
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rwth...@my-dejanews.com
Nov 15, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/15/98
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As far as I know, (and that may not be far...) Luan ply is not rated for
exterior use, meaning the glue used in lamination with dissolve with exposure
to water. I have heard of it being used for ships, provided they are kept
garaged and the wood is sealed well with paint or epoxy. I have also heard
of ships made this way coming apart.... Take my advice, use an exterior
grade or marine grade and paint or seal both sides. I used marine ply and
sealed everthing but the undersides of the upperdeck surfaces. The ship got
real wet once and anywhere the backside was unsealed I had water-blisters in
the paint. This is just a cosmetic problem if you use the marine or exterior
grade, if I had used luan, well, I don't think that I would have a ship...
Your time is valuable, I know it hits hard in the wallet, but spend the money
and do it right the first time. Good luck, R. Thomas
exterior use, meaning the glue used in lamination with dissolve with exposure
to water. I have heard of it being used for ships, provided they are kept
garaged and the wood is sealed well with paint or epoxy. I have also heard
of ships made this way coming apart.... Take my advice, use an exterior
grade or marine grade and paint or seal both sides. I used marine ply and
sealed everthing but the undersides of the upperdeck surfaces. The ship got
real wet once and anywhere the backside was unsealed I had water-blisters in
the paint. This is just a cosmetic problem if you use the marine or exterior
grade, if I had used luan, well, I don't think that I would have a ship...
Your time is valuable, I know it hits hard in the wallet, but spend the money
and do it right the first time. Good luck, R. Thomas
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CedarDecks
Nov 15, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/15/98
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Now this is my feild. Wood. Only use exterior grade or better yet marine ply
for any thing that will get wet.
ED
for any thing that will get wet.
ED
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david1
Nov 15, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/15/98
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I have used Laun plywood in my construction of my hovercraft. You can bet
for sure though I used a good primer on all the exterior of the craft and
inside as well. Then on the bottom side and sides I used two coats of epoxy
paint. I also should not as well all seams were fibreglassed before hand.
for sure though I used a good primer on all the exterior of the craft and
inside as well. Then on the bottom side and sides I used two coats of epoxy
paint. I also should not as well all seams were fibreglassed before hand.
Anyhow the hover is almost two years old since beginning construction and
there is no problems to report. One other note: It may be due to me
keeping it on land when not in use, that it is lasting so long.
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CedarDecks
Nov 15, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/15/98
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Any wood can last for centuries if protceted.
The question is do you want to do it or buy it
already done for you or not. Some times it's cheaper to buy it done.
For me time is an issue.
Cedar Decks
The question is do you want to do it or buy it
already done for you or not. Some times it's cheaper to buy it done.
For me time is an issue.
Cedar Decks
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