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Re: Sanding and filling
By:Ross Leidy
Date: 9/28/1999, 12:56 pm
In Response To: Sanding and filling (Kent LeBoutillier)

Kent,

Gaps that small will easily be filled with epoxy. Sounds like you're about done sanding. Yes, take care of any wavy areas because they will be more noticible once you have a shiny surface. Once you're happy with the surface you can do the fill coat (if that's the route you're going). Have fun!

Ross

> OK, I have been working on the final filling and sanding of my guillemot
> prior to glassing. I do a little filling and some more sanding. As I sand
> the overall boat using a combination of a feathering board and a random
> orbital sander, other areas open up @ 1/32" or less gaps between
> strips. My question is; What gaps can I leave to be filled with the resin
> coat prior to glassing and what needs to be filled? I find that sanding
> filler after I knock as much off with a plane as possible, tends to cause
> wavy surfaces. maybe I'm being to picky, but I think it will show in the
> end.

Messages In This Thread

Sanding and filling
Kent LeBoutillier -- 9/28/1999, 12:09 pm
Re: Sanding and filling
Hank -- 9/28/1999, 1:04 pm
Re: Sanding and filling
Ross Leidy -- 9/28/1999, 12:56 pm
Re: Sanding and filling
craig appleyard -- 9/29/1999, 9:44 pm