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Post by WoodsWalker on Mar 30, 2006 10:43:50 GMT -5
I used epoxy mixed with cedar sanding dust out of my random orbit sander. It turned darker than I thought it should be, but read somewhere that if it is darker it is less noticeable than if it ends up light colored. After applying it I have one area that I am worried about, it was a strip that was slightly thinner than the ones on either side, I filled it with the dark epoxy to even it out, but probably should have used clear.
I plan on sanding it today, I will let everyone know how it turned out.
Troy
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Post by Stonehollow on Mar 30, 2006 21:34:54 GMT -5
I tried a cedar epoxy filler (can't remember the brand, but came in a small glass "bowl"), cedar dust and woodworker's glue, and another commercial product that came in a tube. None of them worked out. The first one was too light, the second looked OK until I epoxied, and the third - I can't remember what the problem with it was! Next one will be staple-less.
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Post by WoodsWalker on Mar 31, 2006 20:38:57 GMT -5
I'm going crazy waiting.....
We have had some rain around here the last couple of days. The rivers are open & the lakes are starting to soften. I want to get my solo done so I can paddle, but I am still waiting on my pumps. I wet the hull down today with water to raise the grain before the final sanding & now I am REALLY EXCITED to put the resin on.
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Beavers
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Post by Beavers on Mar 31, 2006 22:16:16 GMT -5
WOW! That really brought out the color of the wood. Looks AWSOME!
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Post by WoodsWalker on Apr 8, 2006 10:17:15 GMT -5
FINALLY....... It took 20 hours, but I got the glass on the outer hull.
I few a few areas that need some attention after it is completly dry. Next pictures will be of the inside I think.
Troy
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Post by Stonehollow on Apr 9, 2006 21:06:50 GMT -5
I LOVE the way it looks when the 'glass is wetted out! Yours looks fantastic!
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Post by Beavers on Apr 9, 2006 23:26:33 GMT -5
Lookin good WW! Did everything go according plan? (like the DVD shows) I won't have my epoxy and fiberglass for a while so I just have to drool over the pic's of your canoe. ;D
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Post by WoodsWalker on Apr 11, 2006 17:10:22 GMT -5
Beavers,
It went ok, no major issues. I have some runs that scruded off pretty easy & I am now sanding the hull smooth.
The only thing the DVD lacks is to show you how to handle little problems, like small air bubbles or when to sand the bias cloth placed on the bow & stern stem areas. & how to remove runs. It was a good video, but they could improve on it.
I would call it time consuming, but not overly difficult. There is no need to precoat the hull, if you filled the bigger gaps already.
My biggest problem was when the lights directly over the canoe went out for some reason & wouldn't come back on. It was after midnight, I was tired & had to finish my 3rd coat while holding a flashlight. No wonder I had a few more runs than expected come daylight.
Its all good though & I hope to be working on the inner hull this weekend. If I have time.
Troy
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