> Rod Barman writes:
> > I would go with plywood, glue and a fair
> > number of WOOD screws. Gyproc screws are pretty thin and tend to rust out
> > in a fairly short time in humid/wet environments. They also snap easily.
>
> This is true, but the screws are only there to "clamp" things 'till the
> glue cures. AND sheetrock screws are *much* easier to drive than standard
> wood screws. Oh - if there will still be the possibility of mositure, make
> sure you use a water*proof* glue! ("Yellow" carpenters glue is somewhat
> water resistant, but not waterproof!) Also, you'd want to use marine
> plywood.
I checked up on this and oriented strand board is actually the best
from what I can figure out. I guess since the grain is every which way
and the pieces are relatively small its overall performance is very
dependable. I'd still use wood screws as an extra margin of safety. I
personally find I don't have any probelms power driving robertson head
wood screws. As Pat points out, watch out for moisture in all this
(who knows what OSB does when it gets wet).
Enough home repair. Healey is progressing very nicely. The engine runs,
brakes and clutch now work, all I have to do is figure out how all the
body panels are suppose to go on ... I spent 3 hours last night fiddling
with the drainage channel.
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Rod Barman, Dept. of E.E., University of British Columbia
rodb@salmon.ee.ubc.ca
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