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Scrapers for epoxy

By:Peter Robinson in Oz
Date: 1/1/2003, 5:41 pm

In Response To: Re: sorry - I was refering to a stripper *LINK* (Kurt Maurer)

: Any comments regarding scrapers... that is, what to use and where to get? I
: like scrapers, and this is the first reference to them I have heard
: regarding epoxy finishing.

Hi Kurt

Scrapers seem pretty popular for working with epoxy. The idea is to scrape off runs and drips once the epoxy has started to set, but is still workable (not too soft or you can trap air bubbles in the surface).

Do some searches on the list and you will find plenty of good info. Here's a couple to get you started
http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-bin/Building/index.cgi/frames/read/68821
http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-bin/Building/index.cgi/frames/read/69579
http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-bin/Building/index.cgi/frames/read/71500

Also here's a kayak wiki page that has a little bit - consider adding to it if you give a scraper a try.
http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-sys/cgiwrap/guille/wiki.pl?Scraper

Peter