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alsy 
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 Topic: stringersPosted: April-25-2005 at 1:08am |
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hi guys,
I have a 73 marauder. I'm replacing the stringers and wonder if anyone out there knows what wood was originally used. Also, anybody that has replaced them , what wood did you use? Thanks Al Syssa |
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Posted: April-25-2005 at 5:22am |
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nnot sure what it had but use untreated wood for new stringers the resin will not bond to the treated wood
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Posted: April-25-2005 at 12:31pm |
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DJ:
Epoxy resin (no experience with polyester) will bond to treated wood IF the wood is properly "cured" before using. What I mean by properly cured is that the wood is left in the sun for several weeks to allow the wood to dry and evaporate off some of the chemicals that are at the surface. Once this has been done, the resin will penetrate and bond to treated wood. However, it is tough to keep the treated wood straight during this process, so it might be wize to purchase several stringer candidates in the hope that one will stray sufficiently straight. FWIW, I THINK that kiln dried Douglas Fir was originally used for the stringers. Not sure on this one, but I think if one were to read some of the brochures prior to '93, it may reference what type of wood is used. |
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Posted: April-25-2005 at 2:45pm |
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DJ & DF
Thanks for your suggestions. I think Doug fir (kiln dried) is the best route to go. I will see if I can find some scaffold grade Doug fir. Definitely will stay away from "green or treated wood". Haven't seen any ref. to type of stringer wood in cc brochures. Thanks agn. Al Syssa |
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Posted: April-25-2005 at 3:12pm |
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I found it...look in the 1990 brochure. It mentions kiln-dried Fir stringer sytem in the "new decade (2)" page. I guess I assumed the Douglas part.
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Posted: April-25-2005 at 3:56pm |
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Alsy, how many layers and what kind of glass do you plan to use on the new stringers? Just curious because I have no idea of how to replace stringers.
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Posted: April-25-2005 at 6:51pm |
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Hi Dave,
Sure nuf, your right on. The fir they are refering to must be douglas. thanks agn alsy |
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Posted: April-25-2005 at 6:57pm |
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Hi Jim,
Don,t know yet. Have to do a little research on that. Probably roving and biaxial. Removed about 500 lbs. of wet foam (my guess). Alsy |
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