Attaching Wood To Aluminum Boat

Bolt the wood to the metal frame by pre cutting holes so the bolts fit through.

Attaching wood to aluminum boat.

Self tapping screws also called sheet metal screws are very versatile. If you use the wrong kind of screws to fasten aluminum base metal however you may set in motion a chemical reaction that will quickly damage the aluminum. They can also be used to efficiently fasten metal to other materials such as wood or plastic by creating a much stronger bond than a regular nail. Note that tensile loads on screws place shear loads on the threads so in soft material like aluminum you ll generally get greater holding power with thicker i e coarser threads.

Bonus content at the end of the vi. Aluminum is a corrosion resistant metal that holds up well in harsh environments. You either take the time to do it right or pay the price when it comes time to sell your boat. Login to view the rest of this post.

They can be used to securely fasten metals together including aluminum. Wood and sheet metal screws require pilot holes. Bolts need to be threaded completely. Drilling the guide holes is done to slide the bolts on the wood into the metal frame.

Short ish video comparing how well or poorly four different common adhesives bond aluminum to wood specifically maple. You can use bolts that are made specifically to screw wood to metal or steel if you re attaching a wood flush.