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Re: Material: Graphite Powder
By:Erich Eppert
Date: 3/26/2002, 5:10 pm
In Response To: Material: Graphite Powder (Greg Hughes)

: Does anyone know of a good source for graphite powder. I will be making flush
: hatches soon. I checked with my local building supply store and they want
: $5 for a 3 gram tube. Ouch!

When I built my gaskets on my kayak I used graphite powder from a used LazerJet cartridge. The epoxy mix turns really black. After it hardens you can sand and shape the gasket as required. The gasket will eat regular jig saw blades real fast. Use metal blades, they seem to work longer. It worked fine and was no cost. Check around for a used cartridge. It does get dirty if you are not careful in opening the cartridge. Regards, Erich.

Messages In This Thread

Material: Graphite Powder
Greg Hughes -- 3/26/2002, 4:19 pm
Has anyone seen "GraphWhite"?
Brian Nystrom -- 3/27/2002, 1:47 pm
Re: Has anyone seen "GraphWhite"?
Elliott -- 3/28/2002, 8:02 am
Re: Has anyone seen "GraphWhite"?
Dave Houser -- 3/27/2002, 3:19 pm
Re: Has anyone seen "GraphWhite"?
Brian Nystrom -- 3/27/2002, 5:51 pm
Mica may have some potential
Brian Nystrom -- 3/27/2002, 5:58 pm
Re: Material: Graphite Powder
Rod Tait -- 3/27/2002, 12:00 pm
Strip hatch stop *Pic*
Rod Tait -- 3/29/2002, 1:24 pm
I'll to it your way Rod. Thanks. *NM*
John Monfoe -- 3/30/2002, 6:44 am
Re: Strip hatch stop
jim kozel -- 3/29/2002, 2:51 pm
Hatch Lip
John Monfoe -- 3/28/2002, 3:51 am
Re: Material: Graphite Powder
Luke -- 3/27/2002, 11:11 am
Re: Material: Graphite Powder
Bobby Curtis -- 3/27/2002, 8:57 am
Re: Material: Graphite Powder
John Monfoe -- 3/27/2002, 3:58 am
Re: Material: Graphite Powder
Erich Eppert -- 3/26/2002, 5:10 pm
Re: Material: Graphite Powder
Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/26/2002, 11:59 pm
Re: Material: Graphite Powder
Erich Eppert -- 3/27/2002, 11:29 am
Re: Material: Graphite Powder / Just curious
Tom -- 3/26/2002, 5:03 pm
Re: Material: Graphite Powder / Just curious
Greg Hughes -- 3/26/2002, 9:30 pm
Going Au naturelle' *Pic*
Ken Sutherland -- 3/26/2002, 11:24 pm
Re: Going Au naturelle' *Pic*
Greg Hughes -- 3/27/2002, 11:23 am
Re: Material: Graphite Powder
Chip Sandresky -- 3/26/2002, 4:50 pm