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Re: Epoxy: mold release question
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 5/6/2009, 12:57 am
In Response To: Epoxy: mold release question (Scott Shurlow)

: This in relation to a SOF Wee Lassie and the rub strip I intend to use. A
: recent post showed how to use kerfs to bend a 1/2 inch piece of wood. We
: figured out that filling it with epoxy would be strongest. I would be
: molding the rub strip after the boat is skinned and coated to make a
: perfect fit. I would not want to epoxy the strip to the boat however. This
: is the only time I would be using epoxy and mold release, so I don't want
: to buy anything for a one time use. My idea would be to put saran wrap on
: the boat and covering it with butter to create a mold release.
: Would the saran wrap and butter work?
: Scott

I'd use wax paper for that, Saran Wrap tends to stick to epoxy, wax paper never sticks and tape will hold it easily in place. I use it on the work bench all the time to make scarfs, works great.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: mold release question
Scott Shurlow -- 5/5/2009, 6:49 am
Re: Epoxy: mold release question
Bill Hamm -- 5/6/2009, 12:57 am
Re: Epoxy: mold release question
Paul Wiley -- 5/5/2009, 10:24 pm
Re: Epoxy: mold release question
Dave Houser -- 5/5/2009, 3:33 pm
Re: Epoxy: mold release question
Fred -- 5/5/2009, 1:42 pm
Re: Epoxy: mold release question
Roy -- 5/5/2009, 11:31 am
Re: Epoxy: mold release question
Timt -- 5/5/2009, 12:57 pm
Re: Epoxy: mold release question
JohnK -- 5/5/2009, 8:36 am
Re: Epoxy: mold release question
Mike Bielski -- 5/5/2009, 8:09 am