Hi! I've notriced you didn't clean the charring on the edges. Have you tested the strenght of the joints? If charred layer it's not too thick and the glue has low enough viscosity to penetrate through to wood itself, it shouldn't be a problem. I'd just like to hear about your experience on the matter. I love everything about wood. I'm an amateur woodworker and also my favourite aeroplane is made of wood, using quite similar methods.
Hey :) we've tested both. I used to always sand them because I was convinced that the charring would cause issues for the glue absorption, but for the most of the glue lines we're using an epoxy glue that has such high mechanical hold strength that it bonds really securely to the lasered edges, so we haven't noticed any difference. Stoked! Which aeroplane do you love?
@@ottersurfboards Thanks! Great peace of information! And it makes perfect sense. It could only be problem if epoxy was too thick not to penetrate the charred layer. The plane in question is Aviamilano (or Sequoia) F.8L Falco. Completely made of spruce timber and birch plywood. Flown first in 1955(!) and still looking amazing. And it also performs exactly the way it looks. I know a guy that is building it and I go and help him from time to time, but, hopefully, one day I will start to build my own. May the force of wood be with you!
Outstanding video James thank you! There is one topic that I would like you to share with me: how did you get Buddy past the plant pot @ 2.34 without watering it? 🤔
