Any suggestions on what bedding compound to use on lifeline stanchion bases?
Douglas - I saw a picture of your stanchions circa August 25, 2012. It appears like there is some type of pad under the base…is this butly tape?
After using the typical 3M sealants, I am now using butyl tape and love it! So much easier to work with, totally effective and, apparently, lasts forever!
Gary
Dioscouri #064
Hi Gary,
Did you countersink the bulwark before you mounted the stanchions so the butyl could form a gasket in the countersink?
I used butyl in a caulking tube for my stanchion bases. I use that stuff all over now. My primary bedding compound. Have used the tape, but it keeps mushing out over time, so I have to go back and clean it up 2 or 3 times. It does seal well.
Did you countersink the wood on your bulwarks so a butyl o-ring could form when you tightened down your stanchions?
Yes, doesn’t take much of a countersink to be effective.
I did not countersink mine, but it appears to be effective without the countersink. I agree with seacap that butyl tape does ooze out over time, but it is very easy to clean up (trim carefully with an Exacto knife and use a small clump of butyl tape, which will easily pull the excess away) and suggests to me that there is more than enough to create a seal.
Gary
Dioscouri #064
I decided to countersink everything that’s going to be bedded in butyl (see attached photo). After countersinking I applied a two part clear epoxy with a trimmed acid brush.
I decided to countersink everything that’s going to be bedded in butyl (see attached photos). After countersinking I applied a two part clear epoxy with a trimmed acid brush.
Good idea! From now on I will also countersink slightly - that must result in a superior seal!
Gary
Dioscouri
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Ahoy Traveler , if you saw my brnz bulwark stanchion bases , those black color delrin plastic pads under them are needed to adjust the brnz base to the bulwarks angles and heights .
I did use 3M 5200 for the bedding compound , but did as you , champhor the bolt holes and cut-in annular grooves near the perimeter , both top and bottom , on the Delrin blocks .
Ahoy Traveler , if you saw my brnz bulwark stanchion bases , those black color delrin plastic pads under them are needed to adjust the brnz base to the bulwarks angles and heights .
I did use 3M 5200 for the bedding compound , but did as you , champhor the bolt holes and cut-in annular grooves near the perimeter , both top and bottom , on the Delrin blocks .