Knife vs. Other
12-27-2002, 02:47 AM
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CA vs epoxy
Billy - CA is not stronger than epoxy. CA is quicker drying, and harder, though with the hardness comes brittle. CA is also much lighter and does not degrade with UV like most epoxies (except Cyberbond 
of course). Epoxy is elastic in comparison to CA, so it does have some shock absorbtion properties. The main reasons we do not use epoxy is because CA is some much quicker and lighter of epoxy.
Kevin
of course). Epoxy is elastic in comparison to CA, so it does have some shock absorbtion properties. The main reasons we do not use epoxy is because CA is some much quicker and lighter of epoxy.Kevin
12-27-2002, 11:15 AM
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Knife vs. Other
Billy, I've started using Titebond as my CA replacement for building kits. Still using thin CA for stuff that needs to set FAST. I've always joined my wings with 30 minute epoxy, I'm reasonably careful not to use too much, I apply with a paint brush to get an even coat.
12-27-2002, 03:28 PM
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CA knife wings
I used CA to both join my knife wing halves together, then took baking soda and made a fillet where the wing meets the fuselage and used thin CA at that joint. The thin CA wicks into the baking soda very well and I have more than 100 flights with no problems, even with a few hard landings.
