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Re: Prepping wood for epoxy
By:Mark Kanzler
Date: 8/29/1998, 11:49 am
In Response To: Prepping wood for epoxy (Don Herring)

I would use alcohol for its fast drying nature. You can buy it by the gallon at Home Depot, but it may be cheaper at a drugstore. Pay attention to the percent concentration though. (No experience with this, just a gut feel)

>I was thinking about giving the panels a light sanding, then
> wiping down with water. Is this a good idea or what?

Messages In This Thread

Prepping wood for epoxy
Don Herring -- 8/28/1998, 11:22 pm
Re: Prepping wood for epoxy
Mike Scarborough -- 8/30/1998, 8:08 am
Re: Prepping wood for epoxy
Nick Schade -- 8/31/1998, 5:32 pm
Re: Prepping wood for epoxy
Don Beale -- 8/30/1998, 11:40 am
Re: Prepping wood for epoxy with alcohol
Mark Kanzler -- 8/30/1998, 11:55 am
Re: Prepping wood for epoxy with alcohol
Don Beale -- 8/31/1998, 12:47 pm
Re: Prepping wood for epoxy
Don Beale -- 8/30/1998, 12:34 pm
Re: 80 grit looks fine!
Don Beale -- 8/31/1998, 1:04 am
Re: Prepping wood for epoxy
Paul Jacobson -- 8/29/1998, 8:06 pm
Re: Prepping wood for epoxy
Mark Kanzler -- 8/30/1998, 11:04 am
Re: Prepping wood for epoxy
Mark Kanzler -- 8/29/1998, 11:49 am