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Re: Epoxy: whats the difference
By:MattD
Date: 5/1/2012, 12:53 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: whats the difference (paul killen)

Just E glass is fine for a kayak. I ordered mine bulk from Noah's, you should be able to find it online, the prices were pretty good. There are several techniques for applying glass, some people pour the epoxy on and use a spreader, which you may see on Nick's excellent videos, and some use a roller, see Rob Macks website. I have tried both, for big jobs I find the Rob Mack's method works best for me. One other thing, when you apply the epoxy the environment should be over 70 degrees, but make sure you do this with falling temperatures, as off- gassing of the wood can be a major concern ( off- gassing is where the wood as it warms releases gasses forming bubbles under the un cured resin), or at least it is in my hot climate.

: Hi All,
: My thanks to everyone who commented on my prevous epoxy problem.
: Now that Ive decided to remove the poorly laid glass from the
: boat, Ive been exploring suppliers for the replacement glass
: cloth. Ive stumbled across a wee problem.
: I know Im trying to find 4 oz (115g)deck and 6oz hull, fiberglass
: cloth, but I now see there are several types. What is the best
: for covering the boat, woven roving, plain weave. What is the
: most commonly used cloth ? and whats the difference?

: Sorry if it seems like a stupid question but having made a mess
: first time round Id like to get it right now :-)

: Paul

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Epoxy: whats the difference
paul killen -- 5/1/2012, 4:55 am
Re: Epoxy: whats the difference
Etienne Muller -- 5/1/2012, 5:32 am
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paul killen -- 5/1/2012, 5:38 am
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Etienne Muller -- 5/1/2012, 5:50 am
Re: Epoxy: whats the difference *PIC*
Etienne Muller -- 5/1/2012, 6:02 am
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Etienne Muller -- 5/1/2012, 6:11 am
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Etienne Muller -- 5/1/2012, 5:41 am
Re: Epoxy: whats the difference
paul killen -- 5/1/2012, 6:41 am
Re: Epoxy: whats the difference
MattD -- 5/1/2012, 12:53 pm
Re: Epoxy: whats the difference
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/1/2012, 3:32 pm
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Kirk Fredericks -- 5/2/2012, 4:17 pm
Re: Epoxy: whats the difference
paul killen -- 5/3/2012, 7:38 am
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Mark Vander Horck -- 5/4/2012, 6:31 pm
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Kirk Fredericks -- 5/4/2012, 7:44 pm