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flyboy67109

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Mesa, AZ
I'm building a JDT Hi-max and am starting with the vertical stabilizer. The first step is to take 4 1/4"x1 1/4" strips and laminate them together for the leading edge. I took some knotty pine to use as a straight edge and clamped the stack between them. I let them cure for 36 hrs and then the real fun began. I was able to get the knotty pine loose with some work but seems I ended up gluing the stack to my workbench. :grin: No biggy as I figured that was part of the learning process. I ended up getting the stack loose but not without some damage to the leading edge and the workbench. I'll try it again next payday when I can get some more wood. But, in the mean time, does anyone know how I can prevent this? I was thinking about putting down a sheet of vinal(sp) down on the workbench. Would that work or would it make a bigger mess? Any advice for experience would be appreciated.

Lyle
 
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