advise on adhesives

[wildpaddler]

I was just wondering what types of adhesives does everyone use in their laminated paddles. I've been using West System epoxy but would like to try something else. Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks

Mark

 

[pklonowski]

Titebond3 and Gorilla Glue should work (they're listed as waterproof). I haven't actually used them yet.

 

[bluedcanoed]

I've used Gorilla for laminated paddles, but for hardwood blade repair (cracks near the thin end and replacing missing slivers, I always use epoxy. No failures yet.

Bob

 

[Rob Stevens]

I also use West System, and have experimented with a variety of other adhesives.
Sticking with the WS. (It sure helps that I won two gallons at small craft builder's rendezvous raffle about 10 years ago. Still using that, as I haven't built a stripper in that time).