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(Another)Flush hatch question
By:Ross Leidy
Date: 4/30/1999, 9:41 am

This question is specifically about the technique that Nick describes in his book: When taping the hatch cutout back in place in preparation for making the glass ledge, do you somehow seal the crack between the hatch cover and the opening to prevent the epoxy from leaking in? I plan to use graphite to color the epoxy, and I didn't want it filling the crack and being visible on the outside. Is this just a matter of being careful not to apply too much epoxy, or should the crack be masked somehow? Thanks!

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(Another)Flush hatch question
Ross Leidy -- 4/30/1999, 9:41 am
Re: (Another)Flush hatch question
Guy Wright -- 4/30/1999, 10:19 am
Re: (Another)Flush hatch question
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/30/1999, 9:45 am
Re: (Another)Flush hatch question
Gary Toffelmire -- 4/30/1999, 6:33 pm
Re: (Another)Flush hatch question
Gary Toffelmire -- 4/30/1999, 6:32 pm