April 21/26
Paul, Lawrence, Francis, Jimmy, Rick
Some discussion on the Radon gas detection. Lawrence pointed out that in some areas of Sydney River, there are large Gypsum deposits underground. This might have some effect on whether radon gas escapes into a basement. He reset Francis's detector to see how his workshop does over the next week.
Rick brought in two attractive bowls which he had recently finished.
Lawrence proceeded today with the glue-up of the table top panel.
The boards were arranged according to the marking lines that were placed after the planing step.
Yellow glue was used. This has a higher bond strength than white glue.
The glue was spread evenly on both surfaces to be matched and then the two boards were approximated and briefly rubbed back and forth to ensure a good glue bond
Small clamps were applied on the ends where two boards met and larger clamps applied across the width, alternating positioning of the clamps on top and then on bottom of the panel
The bond takes 30 minutes or so and then the clamps can be removed.
Excess glue is scraped off the panel once the glue thickens enough to peel off easily.
It is best to use a sharp plane to clean off the remaining glue once it is dry
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