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Raptor Staining Tips

On April 25, 2017, in Builder Tips, by Gayle Brantuk
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A builder called the other day asking about staining the Raptor Composite Fastenings. He wasn’t sure what type of stain is recommended. After talking to the helpful Raptor folks, they informed me that any stain should work, but the key is to remove the sheen from the fastening. The builder I was talking to was […]

Raptor Plastic Staple to Metal T50 Staple Comparison – Don Collier

On May 9, 2016, in Builder Blogs, Cold Molded Construction, by Donald Collier
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I am building the Glen-L Riviera boat.  http://boatbuilders.glen-l.com/41211/glen-l-riviera-build-donald-collier-cookeville-tn/.  I am at the point of applying the final veneer.  After looking at other boat build blogs, websites, and pictures, I was not sure how best to temporarily fasten the veneer while the epoxy dries.  There is a lot of information logged by boat builders using various […]

All About Raptor Composite Fastenings Webinar

On October 30, 2015, in News From Gayle, Webinars, by Gayle Brantuk
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Enjoy the replay of our live Webinar titled, “All About Raptor Composite Fastenings”. It’s quite an informative discussion. In this Webinar you’ll discover: How to determine the length of composite fastening needed Critical tool techniques to get the best result Determining whether to use nails, brads or staples Which type of boat construction is best […]