Chuck,
I am assuming Im drilling pilot holes ad the coutersnking right? After that
will a cordless screwdriver split the wood? I should think it wont if the
pilot holes are drilled right. And what about getting screws longer than the
pieces and then grinding off the protruding ends??
Thanks,
--Scott
-----Original Message-----
From: Vandergraaf, Chuck [mailto:vandergraaft@aecl.ca]
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 12:50 PM
To: 'Scott Seidler'
Cc: Morgans@Autox.Team.Net (E-mail)
Subject: RE: Wood Frame Assembly
Scott,
I've built "space frame," canvas-covered kayaks and used brass screws and
brass tacks throughout. I also used a resin-type glue. Thirty years later,
these screws and tacks are still holding what they are supposed to. I'd
stay away from galvanized screws. I would think that, if the zinc coating
comes off during installation, you might end up with an oxidation problem.
One suggestion when you put the screws in: buy or expropriate a piece of
sealing wax (Esso has something like Parawax or something like that) used to
put a seal on home-canned foods. Run the threads of the screw over the wax
to put a thin layer of wax on the threads. It makes a world of difference
by reducing the effort needed to screw the screws into the wood. Ash, as I
recall, is a hard wood, like maple, and doesn't "give" as much as soft woods
such as fir and pine. When you drill the holes, use a proper drill bit set
that lets you countersink the screws. I treat hard woods like maple almost
as a metal because it doesn't have much "give."
BTW, I assume that the frame is made with wood that has been treated with a
preservative. If not, slather on some preservative or, better yet, soak it
in preservative for some time.
I don't know where you are located, but you may want to check the following
web site for information on wood working: http://www.leevalley.ca Lee
Valley Tools is an excellent source of information and tools. Usual
disclaimer.
Hope this will be at least of some help to you.
All the best,
Chuck Vandergraaf
'52 +4
Pinawa, MB
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From: Scott Seidler[SMTP:sseidler@easterndatacomm.com]
Sent: Friday March 17, 2000 11:06 AM
To: Morgans@Autox.Team.Net (E-mail)
Subject: Wood Frame Assembly
Hello Fellow Morganites and Morganettes,
I am starting assembly of the wood frame on the +4 (4seat)
I have a questions regarding bolts/screws.
Forgetting the original set up for the time being - what is the best
(or
preferred) modern way to assemble and affix the wood chasis. Ive
seen screws
completely through and ground off on the inside (seemed pretty tight
to me.
And Ive read short screws so as they dont come through at all.
What about through bolting perhaps? And what of glue? should there
be any
on the joints? Which types of screws would be needed/recommended
(stainless,
brass, galvanized?)
OK listers - new string - and I want to start this weekend too!
--Scott
56 +4 4 Seat (more or less)
Scott Seidler
Senior Network Engineer, Sales.
Eastern DataComm, Inc.
Phone: 201-457-3311
Fax: 201-457-1811
Project Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/scottsmog
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