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Glue question
Posted by Grims on Saturday, November 17, 2012 7:43 PM

Im used tu building RC airplanes made of balsa.

But I have never built wood buildings meant for the outdoors I use ambrosia on the airplanes i was wondering what is the glue of choice amongst you guys

 

thanx  Ed

When I read about the evils of drinking I quit reading.

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Posted by Rex in Pinetop on Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:02 PM

I'm also an RC builder/flyer/crasher/rebuilder...  CA and epoxy are my airplane choices for sticking things together.  For wooden GR buildings I use Titebond III and an air powered staple gun.  Titebond III is waterproof and is reasonably priced.  For my roofing I use GE's clear silicon cauking for outdoor use.  Be sure to use a good exterior paint or waterproof sealing stain to protect your work from UV and mother nature's wrath.

Rex

 

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Posted by Grims on Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:48 AM

Thanx rex yeah i forgot about ca i use that to mostly for rebuilding after a crash. this titebond iii is at most    hardware stores or is this hobby store stuff (closest hobby store is 65 miles away.

Ed

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Posted by Rex in Pinetop on Sunday, November 18, 2012 7:53 PM

I bought a gallon at Home Depot.  I'm sure Lowes has it too.

Rex

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Posted by Grims on Monday, November 19, 2012 4:21 AM

thanx rex i was just at home depot and im going back next week.

Ed

When I read about the evils of drinking I quit reading.

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