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Re: polyester resin & wood
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 11/7/1999, 9:41 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy question (Ian Johnston)

> I was under the impression that polyester resin doesn't adhere to wood
> very well. If this is not the case what is the advantage of using epoxy on
> a kayak.

Ian,

I've read that polyester resins have a hard time adhering to red cedar because of the oils in it, other woods are not a problem.

Mike

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy question
Larry C. -- 11/7/1999, 7:05 pm
Re: Epoxy question
Paul G. Jacobson -- 11/7/1999, 8:23 pm
Re: Epoxy question
Ian Johnston -- 11/7/1999, 9:30 pm
Re: Epoxy question
erez -- 11/7/1999, 11:44 pm
Re: Epoxy question
Paul G. Jacobson -- 11/8/1999, 2:36 am
Re: Epoxy question
Hans Friedel -- 11/8/1999, 2:28 pm
Re: polyester resin & wood
Mike Hanks -- 11/7/1999, 9:41 pm