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If you prefer sanding...
By:Arceneaux
Date: 3/14/2001, 6:48 pm
In Response To: Re: How Do I Get Smooth Fillets? (grambo)

If you prefer sanding, lay in the minimum required structural fillet, then when it's just past "tacky", apply a thin layer of epoxy thicked with micro-spheres (glass bubbles) tinted with wood fiber. Pull up the masking tape. Do a light sanding to smooth out. I like the idea of coming back with IPA.

: Um, at the risk of sounding like a dumb neanderthal -- and no offense to the
: innovative solutions offered by others here -- I don't think fillets
: should be all that tough to deal with in the context of the overall
: project. What worked for me was simple: Mix wood flour with epoxy thick
: enough so that it won't run. Work NEAT. Sand off any excess. Presto!
: Perfect fillets.
: Since the fillets are thin anyway and generally exposed, they sand very, very
: easily (at least compared to the entire boat after it's glassed). Plus,
: with careful sanding you can mold them exactly like you want.
: I don't know. I've only built two boats. And sometimes on these bulletin
: boards, I find problems and solutions are more complex than necessary.
: It's understandable, though, because I know these projects and the idea of
: tackling hardened epoxy can be daunting. Good luck with whatever solution
: you come up with. As for me, I'm hoping the sanding strengthens my arms
: for the upcoming paddling season.
: Cheers, Grambo

Messages In This Thread

How Do I Get Smooth Fillets?
Paul Pinder -- 3/13/2001, 4:17 pm
has anyone tried . . .
Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/15/2001, 2:29 am
Re: has anyone tried . . .
Pete Rudie -- 3/15/2001, 10:29 am
Re: has anyone tried . . .
Lee Gardner -- 3/15/2001, 9:49 am
Re: has anyone tried . . .
addison -- 3/15/2001, 8:31 am
IT DEPENDS ON THE FISH *NM*
steve pollack -- 3/14/2001, 7:44 pm
Re: How Do I Get Smooth Fillets?
Doug Kuik -- 3/14/2001, 12:39 pm
Re: How Do I Get Smooth Fillets?
grambo -- 3/14/2001, 7:50 am
If you prefer sanding...
Arceneaux -- 3/14/2001, 6:48 pm
Re: How Do I Get Smooth Fillets?
Jerry Siegel -- 3/13/2001, 4:32 pm
Re: How Do I Get Smooth Fillets?
John Monfoe -- 3/14/2001, 3:45 am
Re: How Do I Get Smooth Fillets?
Liz Leedham -- 3/15/2001, 3:10 pm
Re: How Do I Get Smooth Fillets?
Pete Rudie -- 3/16/2001, 1:06 pm
Re: How Do I Get Smooth Fillets?
John Monfoe -- 3/16/2001, 5:09 am
What exactly is "denatured alcohol"?
Ted -- 3/15/2001, 6:08 pm
Re: I second Johns suggestion
Lee -- 3/14/2001, 9:45 am
Re: How Do I Get Smooth Fillets?
Ross Leidy -- 3/13/2001, 4:26 pm
I agree-- loose the cotton fibers. *NM*
Jerry Siegel -- 3/13/2001, 4:34 pm