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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy Supplier
By:Charlie
Date: 6/28/2010, 10:52 am
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy Supplier (Heather Langlois)

The major brands are System 3 (I think this is made in your state), MAS and West Systems which are retailed at woodworking stores and boating supply houses. Shouldn't have much trouble finding marine suppliers in Washington State. There are many other brands that can be ordered on the internet. Many of these brands have big followings among small boat builders and are well prooven and cheaper. But please don't come back with, "I bought the XYZ brand off E-bay for a $1.98. Is it any good?"

: Alright! Now we're talking! There is ACTUALLY sawdust on the floor
: of my garage and this kayak is definately in its first stages!

: Where do I find the epoxy I need? Doesnt appear that Home Depot is
: going to have what I need. Next choice of stores?
: Im going into Spokane today for some supplies, so I should be able
: to find it 'somewhere'.

: Almost ready to put this together on the strongback, but decided Im
: not happy with my strongback, so today I am rebuilding it anew.
: Im dealing with an unlevel garage floor, old saw horses and a
: cobbled strongback from old matierials mixed with new. Nope,
: just wont do, today its getting tore down and the strongback is
: being built as it should be, like Tom Yost does it in his pics.
: Im just frustrated with the whole garage, so I better atleast
: get one thing started off right.

: Sure does feel good to be working with the wood again! My strips
: were ripped yesterday and they all came out GREAT! Managed to
: rip exactly what I needed from just 2 boards! I cant believe how
: hard it is to find clear wood around here! It must all get
: shipped out to your guys' location because its not to be found
: 'round here. LOL.

: Gorgeous day! Wishing I was on the water....... but soon!
: Warm Smiles, ~Heather

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy Supplier
Heather Langlois -- 6/28/2010, 10:01 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy Supplier
Peter B -- 6/29/2010, 12:41 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy Supplier
Bill Hamm -- 6/29/2010, 1:46 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy Supplier
MattD. -- 6/28/2010, 12:02 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Epoxy Supplier
Charlie -- 6/28/2010, 10:52 am