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- Tue May 22, 2012 8:06 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: laying up first coat of fiberglass
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Re: laying up first coat of fiberglass
After rolling on the epoxy I like using a heat gun..particularly on the fill coats and when aplying graphite coats to the hull.... Found this on the net last year...Quote:Judicious use of a heat gun is quite effective at busting bubbles. It lowers the viscosity of the resin and expands the air in bu...
- Sun May 13, 2012 2:07 pm
- Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
- Topic: Converting plans to a Skin-On-Frame
- Replies: 1
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Converting plans to a Skin-On-Frame
I was wondering if this has been done with one of the plans....I have done it with Stitch and Glue plans...After doing 4 cedar strip boats I got into SOF construction and it is fun....
- Sun May 13, 2012 6:04 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: repairs underway - a cautionary tale
- Replies: 18
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Re: repairs underway - a cautionary tale
I am new to this forum..and that is one heck of an ordeal you went through....However , having built about 11 different ones thus far.... I tell people these aren't museum PCs. and they are tough and meant to be used....You will really love it when it takes to the water...