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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon
By:Arko Bronaugh
Date: 10/20/2003, 10:36 pm
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon (Chip Sandresky)

: I know of at least three builders who have sealed their SOFs with epoxy. I
: understand that it remains flexible and wont crack - like epoxy that
: happens to get on your clothes. It seems like a very efficient way to seal
: the fabric. Is this a good way to go or am I missing something?

: - Chip
That's the way I'm going on my next one. Folks that have tried it seem to like it real well. It seems like it would be very tough. I think Jay Babina used epoxy for one of his kayaks.

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon
Chip Sandresky -- 10/20/2003, 4:05 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon *Pic*
Scott Ferguson -- 10/21/2003, 3:04 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon
Paul Probus -- 10/22/2003, 12:42 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon
Scott Ferguson -- 10/22/2003, 1:46 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon
Paul Probus -- 10/22/2003, 2:32 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon
Scott Ferguson -- 10/22/2003, 6:13 pm
One question
Brian Nystrom -- 10/21/2003, 1:18 pm
Re: One question
Chip Sandresky -- 10/21/2003, 1:25 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon
Arko Bronaugh -- 10/20/2003, 10:38 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon
West -- 10/21/2003, 12:49 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy over Nylon
Arko Bronaugh -- 10/20/2003, 10:36 pm
Yes, I used epoxy
Jay Babina -- 10/21/2003, 8:01 am