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Re: materials
By:David Dick
Date: 6/15/1998, 12:37 am
In Response To: Re: materials (Paul Jacobson)

> How do you encapsulate the wood so that it is practically decay
> proof? Simple. Paint on two thin layers of epoxy resin on all surfaces.
> Polyester resin doesn't do it. If you are using fiberglass, you'll
> be doing this anyway.

What's the problem with polyester? Too much permeability, poor bond, or what?

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Karl Kulp -- 6/11/1998, 11:07 am
Re: materials
Paul Jacobson -- 6/13/1998, 3:42 am
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Karl Kulp -- 6/14/1998, 12:08 am
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Paul Jacobson -- 6/13/1998, 8:59 pm
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Karl Kulp -- 6/14/1998, 2:12 pm
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Paul Jacobson -- 6/14/1998, 8:14 pm
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Mark Kanzler -- 6/16/1998, 12:31 am
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Karl Kulp -- 6/15/1998, 4:00 pm
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Paul Jacobson -- 6/15/1998, 8:55 pm
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Karl Kulp -- 6/14/1998, 8:25 pm
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David Dick -- 6/15/1998, 12:37 am
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Paul Jacobson -- 6/14/1998, 8:52 pm
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Rick Rubio -- 6/11/1998, 6:25 pm
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Karl Kulp -- 6/12/1998, 1:35 am