goop vs. rivets [TANKS]

["Heidi/Nick Hoke" <kingstonhokes-at-comcast.net>]

Nick the SWAMPCAT guy thinks one could make a track assembly jig
using the board clamp down method to goop on the wood pieces
if you had a big wood spacer board that looked like a giant comb,
to ensure the correct spacing and right angle orientation to the
track while you clamp down the pressure board on top..


Nick "six wheels are easier than tracks" Hoke
Kingston Armored Defense Force
Pacific Northwest Amphibious Assault Division


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> The GOOP glue would probably hold the pieces in place.  You will
> loose the advantage of speedy assembly and clamping hundreds of
> little pieces of wood in place while keeping them from sliding
> around will be a challenge.

I was thinking of clamping it between two boards and putting a lot of weight
on it - maybe break the process into 4 or 5 sections.  So its not clamping
each peice but you're definitely right about the sliding part.

> Amir, if you want to head down to my area (Southern Maryland), your
> more than welcome to spend a day at Tyng Labs to assemble your
> tracks.  That goes for anybody else BTW.  Frank has air nailing
> equipment also.  He's having an openshop on January 1st. if
> interested.

Many thanks for the offer, I want my next trip to be made with a running
tank - on the other hand MD isn't too far.

Thanks again,
Amir