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Re: Teak and epoxy compatible?
By:Rob Macks
Date: 3/20/2001, 6:53 pm
In Response To: Teak and epoxy compatible? (Jim P.)

: I'm planning on fitting a teak block in the stern of my GB to accomodate a
: rudder in case I want to install one in the future. I'm also planning on
: glassing teak rails on the inside of the hull to mount the footpegs. I
: chose teak because it's a hardwood that I think will be resistant to rot
: if it's epoxy encapsulation should eventually fail. Anyway, I know teak
: has some natural oils and I was wondering if any particular pretreatment
: would be suggested before epoxying.

: Thanks,
: Jim

Sand surfaces to be epoxied with 80 grit just before coating.

Rob

Messages In This Thread

Teak and epoxy compatible?
Jim P. -- 3/20/2001, 3:26 pm
Re: Teak and epoxy compatible?
Tapio Manner -- 3/21/2001, 2:04 pm
Re: Teak and epoxy compatible?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 3/21/2001, 9:57 am
Re: Teak and epoxy compatible?
Matthew -- 3/21/2001, 8:28 am
Re: Teak and epoxy compatible?
Rob Macks -- 3/20/2001, 6:53 pm
Re: Teak and epoxy compatible?
Chris Casazza -- 3/20/2001, 4:01 pm