Alan Alderwick in his book "How to Restore Wooden Body Framing" seems to
consistently refer to both glue and screws to hold joints together. This book
is
a good one for Morgan restorers since Morgan body frame components are discussed
and shown in photos for at least half of the examples.
John Pavone wrote:
> All-
>
> I was under the impression that the Morgan Factory has always used glue and
> screws in most of thier wood body joints.
>
> I used the West Epoxy System and added the West System Filler for joints which
> were a bit on the loose side. I also used black expoxy boat paint to seal the
> wood.
>
> Regards,
> John
> 59' 4/4
>
> From: "Ernest(Chip) Brown" <Chip.Brown@msdw.com> on 03/23/2000 10:48 AM CST
>
> To: "Vandergraaf, Chuck" <vandergraaft@aecl.ca>@SMTP@Exchange
> cc: FPS3@aol.com@SMTP@Exchange, sseidler@easterndatacomm.com@SMTP@Exchange,
> morgans@autox.team.net@SMTP@Exchange
> Subject: Re: Wood Frame Assembly- no glue
>
> All-
> Since I first raised the issue of glue here, I have to say I was
> surprised at Fred's comments, but I'm sure he's right. Furniture doesn't
> move around as much as cars do, and most glues are pretty brittle, I
> guess. I agree with Chuck that it makes the joinery that much more
> critical. It is amazing what you learn on this list.
>
> Chip Brown
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