Fixing a de-lam

Blabelmooch · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 212 City: San Diego

I have a small de-lam on my Kampus slide skate. Anyone know what type of glue I should use to repair it? Silicone maybe?

Ocean Rider · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 1597

or wood glue

boarditup · Addict Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI

Get Gorilla Glue from a good woodworker store. It is waterproof and stonger the the glue used for the initial layup. Be sure to clamp it very well for a full day. Use multiple clamps since the area of influence is limited to the clamp footprint. Use the screw type clamps - you will need at least 300 lbs of pressure to make it work.

Blabelmooch · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 212 City: San Diego

Well, I used int/ext wood glue and clamped it for 48 hours. Then I took some polyurethane and sealed the outside edges of the skate. I've only put a weekends worth of riding on it but so far its holding up well.