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Re: Best time to fill the weave
By:Paul C
Date: 6/13/2000, 3:03 pm
In Response To: Best time to fill the weave (Paul C)

Thanks all.

I ended up filling the weave on the hull and leaving the deck for later. I think it is going to work out well.

PC
: Hello fellow enthusiasts.

: Since my motivation and time are limited and its generally over 100 degrees
: here in Phoenix - and I am working outside (which is actually cooler than
: my garage!) - I now have a kayak which is 100% covered with fiberglass -
: but none of the weave has been filled. At this point - I'm not going to
: get a chemical bond with the next coat of epoxy - in fact I have already
: sanded lightly and feathered where necessary.

: So here is the question: I'm dying to get to the woodworking fun of building
: the cockpit coaming and rim. I'm planning to 'glass over the coaming when
: it is complete. Is there any reason to fill the weave now? Can I do it at
: the end when the cockpit is done and 'glassed? It seems like it would save
: time - since I'm going to have to feather the coaming 'glass into the deck
: anyway.

: Advice? Comments?

: Thanks in advance, PC

Messages In This Thread

Best time to fill the weave
Paul C -- 6/12/2000, 10:21 pm
Re: Best time to fill the weave
Paul C -- 6/13/2000, 3:03 pm
Re: Best time to fill the weave
Doug Kuik -- 6/13/2000, 12:23 pm
Re: Best time to fill the weave--whenever
Shawn B -- 6/13/2000, 11:34 am
Re: Best time to fill the weave
peter czerpak -- 6/13/2000, 7:49 am
Re: Best time to fill the weave
Dean Trexel -- 6/13/2000, 7:26 am