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It IS splintery when working. But after sanding it's smooth and nice, break the edges a bit.
In Response To: The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering. ()
I think IIRC the compression strength is like 100,000 psi. You can consult a book called Woods of the World which has info on gluing a huge variety of woods. I gave my copy to my daughter's beau so can't find it for you. Info must be on line though.
I prefer with oily woods to acetone wipe. I find taking two swipes with clean acetoned cloth is best.
IIRC, however, Ipe is good to glue..........for what' my memory is worth.
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- Photo Day, what do northern boaters do in the winter?
- number one is done, ready to go back on the dock box
- Ipe lumber is heavy as lead, just as dense(it seems), is as rot resistant as teak
- Re: Ipe lumber is heavy as lead, just as dense(it seems), is as rot resistant as teak
- The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering.
- It IS splintery when working. But after sanding it's smooth and nice, break the edges a bit.
- Re: The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering.
- Re: The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering.
- The residential decking industry touts Ipe for it's lack of splintering.
- Wait, where are the strain guages and the like...
- Re: Ipe lumber is heavy as lead, just as dense(it seems), is as rot resistant as teak
- number one is done, ready to go back on the dock box
