Description
The various materials traditionally used to fill the seams of wooden boats in order to make them watertight such as, burlap, cotton and white lead.
Alternative labels
usual wood caulking materials
standard wood caulking sealants
traditional materials for wood caulking
established wood caulking materials
traditional materials suited for wood caulking
conventional wood caulking materials
well-known wood caulking materials
long-established wood caulking materials
traditional wood caulking sealants
traditional wood caulking substances
common wood caulking materials
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Traditional wood caulking materials is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Wood caulker: Wood caulkers drive oakum into the seams between planking in deck or hull of wooden ships to make them watertight. They mainly use hand tools to heat marine glue and force it into the seams. They can also hammer hemp ropes and cotton lines into the seams and smear hot pitch over them.
Optional knowledge
Traditional wood caulking materials is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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