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Re: Final sanding of cedar before glassing
By:Steve
Date: 3/4/1999, 3:24 pm
In Response To: Final sanding of cedar before glassing (Tom Casey)

> Is there any benefit to sanding with finer than 150 grit prior to glassing
> a stripper? I have heard various arguments each way, and I want to leave
> enough "roughness" for the epoxy to bond to.

> Thank you.

I've had no problems at all with stopping at 80 grit. The thick epoxy will easily fill scratches without showing any sanding patterns, even orbital marks. If in doubt, try a test piece.

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Final sanding of cedar before glassing
Tom Casey -- 3/4/1999, 3:21 pm
Re: Final sanding of cedar before glassing
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 3/5/1999, 10:09 am
Re: Final sanding of cedar before glassing
Kenneth Paul -- 3/4/1999, 3:29 pm
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Steve -- 3/4/1999, 3:24 pm
Re: Final sanding of cedar before glassing
Robert Woodard -- 3/4/1999, 9:05 pm
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David Sunshine -- 3/4/1999, 9:25 pm
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Larry C. -- 3/5/1999, 5:39 pm
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Gary Toffelmire -- 3/4/1999, 11:53 pm
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Robert S -- 3/4/1999, 9:43 pm
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ray jenkins -- 3/4/1999, 9:43 pm