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Re: Strip: cockpit coaming
By:Chip Sandresky
Date: 1/7/2003, 12:34 pm
In Response To: Strip: cockpit coaming (Les)

I agree with Ross. You can make the fillet really tiny (1/16") and that will be enough to help the bias strip stay against the seam. Also, after the fillet is cured and you are ready to lay the bias strip on, you can paint epoxy on the joint and lay the fabric into the wet epoxy (instead of vice versa); that tends to help the fabric "suck" against the irregular shape. Consider buying a small batch of fast hardener - it develops tack quicker and will help keep the fabric in place.

I hope this helps,
- Chip
http://www.nwlink.com/~chips

Messages In This Thread

Strip: cockpit coaming
Les -- 1/6/2003, 9:12 pm
Re: Strip: cockpit coaming
KenC -- 1/7/2003, 11:06 pm
Re: Strip: cockpit coaming
Rick Allnutt -- 1/7/2003, 9:21 pm
Re: Strip: cockpit coaming
Chip Sandresky -- 1/7/2003, 12:34 pm
Re: filletting the coaming riser
Shawn Baker -- 1/7/2003, 5:39 pm
Re: Strip: cockpit coaming *LINK* *Pic*
Charles Leach -- 1/7/2003, 11:22 am
Re: Strip: cockpit coaming
Shawn Baker -- 1/7/2003, 5:36 pm
Re: Strip: cockpit coaming *LINK*
Charles Leach -- 1/7/2003, 7:14 pm
Re: Strip: cockpit coaming
Ross Leidy -- 1/6/2003, 11:38 pm
Re: Strip: cockpit coaming
Myrl Tanton -- 1/7/2003, 12:43 pm
Re: What Myrl and Ross said
Shawn Baker -- 1/7/2003, 5:24 pm