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Re: Strip: Best resin / solution to fill cracks wi
By:JohnK
Date: 3/1/2008, 9:05 pm

: I am at the point to where I am filling cracks in my Night Heron. What is a
: good resin or filler to mix with saw dust? Is there a better solution to
: filling cracks?

Hi,
I assume you are building a stripper. If so you will want to try to make the filler the same colour as the wood. Mix white glue or epoxy with sawdust from the strips, or sand some strips until you have enough sawdust and add white flour to lighten the colour as it will darken considerably. You will have to experiment until you get the right mix. When you have made sufficient to fill the cracks go ahead, let dry and sand. Even then you will find the filler noticeable. You don't even have to do this, however. Let the epoxy fill the cracks when you fibreglass. It will probably be less noticeable.
JohnK

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Best resin / solution to fill cracks with???
cwynne -- 3/1/2008, 10:43 am
Re: Strip: Best resin / solution to fill cracks wi
PatrickC -- 3/1/2008, 11:42 pm
Re: Strip: Best resin / solution to fill cracks wi
JohnK -- 3/1/2008, 9:05 pm