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Re: Filling the weave
By:Will Brockman
Date: 7/23/1999, 3:49 pm
In Response To: Filling the weave (Doug K.)

> I am wondering if it is necessary to fill the weave inside the yak to
> totally seal the lay-up from moisture. I applied a single seal coat to the
> wood, then 2 layers of 4 oz cloth.

I think Ross is right that no more epoxying should be necessary to seal out moisture. But you might want to fill the weave in the cockpit, just enough that it doesn't trap dirt and grit, and doesn't scratch your legs.

--Will

Messages In This Thread

Filling the weave
Doug K. -- 7/23/1999, 12:48 pm
Re: Filling the weave
Will Brockman -- 7/23/1999, 3:49 pm
Re: Filling the weave
Mike Hanks -- 7/23/1999, 10:48 pm
Re: Filling the weave
Ross Leidy -- 7/23/1999, 2:21 pm