Matt, I glued up the bottom panels for my Freedom last night. I first wet out the panels then placed the fiberglass on the table and wet it with resin then placed the panels on the plastic covered table. I then did the same with the top and placed a plastic covered board and some weight on top of it.
The joint looks really strong this morning however on the bottom the epoxy completely embeds the glass with a few white spots while on top part of the epoxy is thicker than the glass with a few spots of glass exposed.
Is it a good idea to do both sides at once? I think that I might have a problem getting a fair curve on the side panels if the epoxy is too thick.
Please comment
Thanks Martin
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When I build a boat , I enjoy the build as much as later when using the boat , both of the steps I find relaxing and rewarding. The building offers me a good boat later for paddling.
This is one reason why I only do one side at a time , then flip it over and do the other side. I'm not in hurry when I build one and another reason is the glass likes to slide around in the wet epoxy so I feel safer only doing one side at a time. Besides Murphy and his law really likes me.
Plus a lot of my friends like to tell me that I never get in a hurry unless it is at meal time and then look out. A person has to have priorities , right.
Chuck.
This is one reason why I only do one side at a time , then flip it over and do the other side. I'm not in hurry when I build one and another reason is the glass likes to slide around in the wet epoxy so I feel safer only doing one side at a time. Besides Murphy and his law really likes me.
Plus a lot of my friends like to tell me that I never get in a hurry unless it is at meal time and then look out. A person has to have priorities , right.
Chuck.
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My lightning fast mind suddenly realized that I can use the dust from my sander, it has been sitting there for some time and will have the same moisture content as the atmosphere.
Is moisure content a issue when using it as a filler with epoxy?
Also I want to use some hot glue for a temporary tack, will it leave the uokume plywood with a discoloration?
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Martin
Is moisure content a issue when using it as a filler with epoxy?
Also I want to use some hot glue for a temporary tack, will it leave the uokume plywood with a discoloration?
Cheers
Martin
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G'day Martin,
I just use the saw dust from the sander. It is stored in an open bucket and moisture doesn't seem to be a problem. I would sift it first to get the big bits out.
I don't know about the hot glue. A concern might be some chemical residue from the glue might affect the epoxy bonding with your ply. I wouldn't risk it.
I just use the saw dust from the sander. It is stored in an open bucket and moisture doesn't seem to be a problem. I would sift it first to get the big bits out.
I don't know about the hot glue. A concern might be some chemical residue from the glue might affect the epoxy bonding with your ply. I wouldn't risk it.
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Two more questions, I finished filling the gaps between the panels , what do I use to fill in the low spots and pits left after sanding? do I need to use more epoxy butter or will they fill in when I paint a coat of epoxy on the hull?
Also what do I use to remove the dust left in these small craters?
Cheers
Martin
Also what do I use to remove the dust left in these small craters?
Cheers
Martin