It can be done, but epoxy is a better choice. I've had it foam up on the surface, which is a pain in the ass.. but I've also had no foam problems on other projects. I don't have any idea why it foams sometimes and not others, maybe somebody knows. I've used both west systems and Phil H's epoxy and I'd definitely recommend either of those above Gorilla glue.
Gorilla glue always foams when I use it. I thought it was part of its function. The foam fills up any spaces, then you can sand it down. Don't know about it's durability. But when it hardens it becomes plastic like, seems like it should stand up to water. But I wouldn't take any chances with a whole boat.
Gorrilla Glue expands as it dry's. Not a good idea as it will push wood apart.
Gorrilla Glue may be good for something but not boat building. Epoxy is your friend.
Cheers, Don
Here is some info on glue chooses.
http://www.duckworksmagazine.c…lumns/welsford/index5.htm
That is a much better glue for what your doing.
Cheers, Don
I dont know if you can use it to build a boat, but I have used it with succes in speargun building. But you have to have very tight joints, as it has poor gap filling properties. Before using it for a real project, I made a glue sample an put it in salt water for approx. half a year, and the joints were not even close to failing!
I know that Spearotiki used Gorilla Glue for his guns.
That is a much better glue for what your doing.
Cheers, Don
Allright. Thank that i want to hear.
I dont know if you can use it to build a boat, but I have used it with succes in speargun building. But you have to have very tight joints, as it has poor gap filling properties. Before using it for a real project, I made a glue sample an put it in salt water for approx. half a year, and the joints were not even close to failing!
I know that Spearotiki used Gorilla Glue for his guns.
I will be using heavy clamps to sure the joint are very tight. If there bit gap then will be fill with epoxy before painting top.
I know this thread is kind of old, but I've used Tightbond III, 2 part epoxy from Woodcrafters and Gorilla glue to re-laminate old marine plywood on a pontoon boat I have. The edges of the 4x8 sheets of plywood were separating as far back at a foot or so into the boards. I first tried the 2 part epoxy which was very expensive for just two small bottles. I followed all directions and clamped the separated wood together for 3 days before removing the clamps. A day later the boards separated again and were de-laminating. I then tried the Tightbond III and the same thing happened. As a last resort I thought I'd give Gorilla glue a try and 3.5 years later all the de-laminated wood is still holding tight. I'm an absolute fan of Gorilla glue. Don't forget to wet both pieces of wood to be glued though.
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