The second layer of the keel is underway. I have roughed up the Oak with a bastard file to aid the epoxy in bonding the layers. The White Oak is so hard, that after I plane it, the surface is like glass. Although epoxy will bond to that, it is infinitely stronger to give the glue a rough surface to grip. After filing both sides of the bonding pieces I have the front section of keel attached to the first layer with a generous layer of thickened epoxy, and also screwed all the way through to the frames with 3" #12 305 stainless screws.
The second layer of the keel is underway. I have roughed up the Oak with a bastard file to aid the epoxy in bonding the layers. The White Oak is so hard, that after I plane it, the surface is like glass. Although epoxy will bond to that, it is infinitely stronger to give the glue a rough surface to grip. After filing both sides of the bonding pieces I have the front section of keel attached to the first layer with a generous layer of thickened epoxy, and also screwed all the way through to the frames with 3" #12 305 stainless screws.
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