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Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
By:Steph
Date: 6/13/1999, 8:19 pm
In Response To: Sanding and epoxy questions (Nancy)

> I am building a Pygmy GE13- have no woodworking or mechanical skills
> whatsoever. So my questions may seem simple, and simple, non-technical
> advise would be appreciated. I am about ready to be sanding all the seams
> (and the epoxy drips!)to make sure that I have a smooth, rounded surface
> for laying the fiberglass. What should I be using for sanding- by hand, a
> palm sander? Also what kind of sandpaper?

> Regarding epoxy, I am using gloves whenever mixing and applying, but what
> about when pulling wires? The epoxy is hard but still "green"
> (at least I think so.) At what point is it no longer necesaary to be using
> gloves? Thanks.

I ended up getting a Craftsman Mouse Sander as it is small, light and easy to use. Otherwise, sanding by hand takes too long and my time for working on the kayak is limited...unfortunately.

Messages In This Thread

Sanding and epoxy questions
Nancy -- 6/13/1999, 7:44 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
J . P. Scheib -- 6/15/1999, 3:19 am
Re: Sanding: less expensive paper
C Terry -- 6/15/1999, 1:07 am
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Larry C. -- 6/14/1999, 6:21 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Dan Heyduk -- 6/14/1999, 2:53 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Byron Lawrence -- 6/14/1999, 5:02 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
lee -- 6/14/1999, 11:45 am
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Byron Lawrence -- 6/14/1999, 10:30 am
Re: Random Orbital Sanders
Randy Bertrand -- 6/14/1999, 6:31 pm
Re: Random Orbital Sanders
Byron Lawrence -- 6/15/1999, 1:00 pm
Sanding and epoxy questions
Pete Roszyk -- 6/14/1999, 9:27 am
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Stan Heeres -- 6/13/1999, 9:57 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Steph -- 6/13/1999, 8:19 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Mike Scarborough -- 6/13/1999, 7:58 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Paul -- 6/13/1999, 8:37 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Tom Kurth -- 6/13/1999, 10:12 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Paul -- 6/14/1999, 4:25 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Tom Kurth -- 6/14/1999, 11:54 pm
Re: Sanding and epoxy questions
Randy Bertrand -- 6/14/1999, 9:51 pm