> I am building a Pygmy GE13- have no woodworking or mechanical skills
> whatsoever. So my questions may seem simple, and simple, non-technical
> advise would be appreciated. I am about ready to be sanding all the seams
> (and the epoxy drips!)to make sure that I have a smooth, rounded surface
> for laying the fiberglass. What should I be using for sanding- by hand, a
> palm sander? Also what kind of sandpaper?

> Regarding epoxy, I am using gloves whenever mixing and applying, but what
> about when pulling wires? The epoxy is hard but still "green"
> (at least I think so.) At what point is it no longer necesaary to be using
> gloves? Thanks.

Nancy:

When sanding epoxy the most important protection is a dust mask. You really do not want to inhale epoxy dust. The masks are cheap and it pays to buy a batch of them. Then, beware of the dust that has collected on your clothes; keep the mask on while you dust yourself off, preferably outside.