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Re: Fillet Mix questions...
By:Ken Finger
Date: 3/10/2000, 1:49 pm
In Response To: Fillet Mix questions... (Todd)

> My CLC Ches 17 Lite is going together great. Got it stitched up and ready
> to lay down some fillets. Do folks recommend using just wood flour, or to
> add some cabosil? Any other fillet-ing tips would also be welcomed.

> Todd.

On my Patuxent, I just used wood flour, as described in the directions. It went on easily, and has plenty of strength. I'm glad I did, otherwise I would have run out of cab-o-sil.

Also, don't use too much epoxy on your fillets. It holds a lot better than one might expect. I found a tongue depresser worked well for shaping the fillets - they also make great stirring sticks. Also do your best to remove any excess epoxy (drips) before it dries - it will save you a lot of sanding later.

And the instructions about mixing it to the consistency of peanut butter - creamy, not chunky.

Messages In This Thread

Fillet Mix questions...
Todd -- 3/10/2000, 1:13 pm
Re: Fillet Mix questions...
Paul Lund -- 3/10/2000, 6:16 pm
Re: Fillet Mix questions...
Todd -- 3/13/2000, 9:52 am
Re: Fillet Mix questions...
lee -- 3/10/2000, 5:56 pm
Re: Fillet Mix questions...
Hank -- 3/10/2000, 3:27 pm
Re: Fillet Mix questions...
Jay Babina -- 3/10/2000, 3:25 pm
Re: Fillet Mix questions...
Ken Finger -- 3/10/2000, 1:49 pm
Re: Fillet Mix questions...
Tim Smith -- 3/10/2000, 2:29 pm