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Has cold molding or epoxy coated wood strips ever been used for aircraft?

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BobbyZ

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I've spent a lot of time around boats and there is a strip and epoxy over former's method of building light strong hulls and I was wondering if it has ever been applied to aircraft?

This is a good video on the process


And here is a example of the strength

I really think it could have its place in home builds with the right design and once you get going construction goes pretty fast.
 
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