Poquito
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Post by Poquito on Jun 10, 2016 9:34:56 GMT -8
I've seen photos of something going across seams of plywood - crosswise and do not know what it is. Call me a dummy but it looks like a long wiggly staple or several staples? Is it tape? short and going horizontal. What is the common method of helping to support plywood butt joints when the trailer does not have framing to support it (like my Scotty)?
For my walls - I have 7/16 plywood outer, and 1/4 plywood inner, so buscuits may not work with my outer ply.
Thanks, Poquito
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Post by RinTin on Jun 10, 2016 12:07:35 GMT -8
The fasteners you are referring to sound like corrugated fasteners. They were likely set with a gun at the factory, but can also be set by hammer, though more difficult to do cleanly. A quick google search will turn up lots of info.
As for joining 7/16" plywood edge to edge, I would biscuit join.
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 10, 2016 15:47:11 GMT -8
I've seen photos of something going across seams of plywood - crosswise and do not know what it is. Call me a dummy but it looks like a long wiggly staple or several staples? Is it tape? short and going horizontal. What is the common method of helping to support plywood butt joints when the trailer does not have framing to support it (like my Scotty)? For my walls - I have 7/16 plywood outer, and 1/4 plywood inner, so buscuits may not work with my outer ply. Thanks, Poquito Those are called "Gang Nailers" They are used mostly for building trusses... I don't work on plywood trailers myself but the guys here who do seem to agree on the biscuit method... I imagine you need to have a good edge to do this though. |
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