It would be great to see results from different epoxies and temperature. I have seen a number of boats build with West Epoxy and you can see the weave structure (not print through). I tried it as well. I didn't had this problem with MAS at all. West may work better if it is warmed up slightly so that the viscosity drops a bit.

Beyond that I think that Squeegee Epoxy Application is a must.

: Hi there, all.

: I've been invited again to make two presentations at the upcoming R2K
: get-together in Port Townsend in August.

: Topic #1 will be on Stitch & Glue Basics.

: Topic #2 will be a fiberglassing demonstration, i.e., wetting-out a smallish
: example of a compound-curved hull section.

: This year, I'd like to solicit suggestions from you-all about what should be
: covered, emphasized, or ignored, for that matter. Please keep in mind that
: each will only be about an hour long, so it won't be like a real 'how-to'
: course.

: For me, the hard part has always been to cram as much as I can into that
: hour, so I'm aware that I have to skip over a lot of details. Since this
: is for the benefit of the audience (rather than myself, as I pretend that
: I know the material) I'd like to get a better idea of what is desired, and
: tailor it thusly. Hand-outs? Mock-ups? Samples of different glass/epoxy
: layups? Favorite tools? Custom work? The great Roller vs. Brush vs. Pour
: & Squeegee Epoxy Application debate? Pygmy vs. CLC? Does this make
: sense?

: In any event, suggestions and responses here or via my email eddress (as
: above) will be much appreciated. Don't be shy, now, we were all beginners
: at some point, so don't think your question will sound too stupid. If I
: remember correctly, my first kit remained in its boxes for some months
: while I lurked here trying to get up the courage to actually build a boat
: I was going to trust my life to.

: Hope to see you all there, August 16-18.

: Pete Roszyk,
: in Snohomish, WA