Re: [Paddlewise] Waterproof glue?

The blade actually split for about 6 inches, about 1/2 way down the blade.  
Lots of surface area to use glue, not end grain so should have strength. 
The  width is from 1 1/2 inches at one end of the split to 2 inches at the 
other end.  There is a piece of the bade that did not split, just broke at the 
far end.  Very lightweight so wasn't the strongest wood to start, not 
vertical  grain.
    I should be able to clamp it well, once glued. 
      My other Greenland paddle, that I used to  get through some 1 inch 
thick ice, that has all the divots out of the tip and  edges! I was planning 
to epoxy that one.
    Pam in Washington State
 
 
In a message dated 2/4/2011 7:09:33 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
marksanders_at_sandmarks.net writes:

How far  out on the blade and how big of a piece? You're probably best 
off to use a  marine epoxy (West Marine, ect.) and if you've just chipped 
a piece off  the tip, using some fiberglass to reinforce it will work. I 
worry a bit  about moisture collecting around a repair in a paddle that's 
not  completely coated, but Duane says I worry too much!

Mark

On  2/4/2011 6:34 PM, Pamvetdr_at_aol.com wrote:
> Ok, I admit it, I was bad. I  broke my Greenland paddle. I think  it's
> glue-able (out on the  blade), especially if I apply a solid finish after.
> However, the only  advice I've gotten is "use Gorilla glue!"
>      I do not  like Gorilla glue as it is messy and leaves  residue.
>   What glue do people who make laminated GP's  use?
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