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Re: 1/8" VS 3/16" ROLLERS
By:Rob Macks
Date: 3/5/2001, 5:32 pm
In Response To: 1/8" VS 3/16" ROLLERS (Scott)

: I just started glassing the hull of my Artic Tern 14 (yesterday). I tried to
: track down 1/8" rollers (as Pygmy suggested that I use) but instead
: the smallest I could find were 3/16". Are there any serious
: consquences to this or maybe just a little too much resin soaked up into
: the roller? Should I continue the hunt for 1/8" or will 3/16"
: work just as well?

: Scott

After a lot of different roller covers, including the fiber ones (which looked like the would generate less foam, but did more) I use nothing but West Systems roller covers. If you want to do the best job I suggest buying some at anyone who carries West epoxy.

all the best,
Rob

Messages In This Thread

1/8" VS 3/16" ROLLERS
Scott -- 3/5/2001, 12:10 pm
Re: 1/8" VS 3/16" ROLLERS
Rob Macks -- 3/5/2001, 5:32 pm
Re: 1/8" VS 3/16" ROLLERS
Larry C. -- 3/5/2001, 5:48 pm
Re: 1/8" VS 3/16" ROLLERS
Rob Macks -- 3/5/2001, 8:02 pm
Re: 1/8" VS 3/16" ROLLERS
John Michne -- 3/5/2001, 6:41 pm
Re: 1/8" VS 3/16" ROLLERS
Tony -- 3/5/2001, 12:44 pm