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Re: LET IT DRY OUT!

By:Scott Baxter
Date: 6/28/2011, 7:21 pm

In Response To: Re: LET IT DRY OUT! (Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K)

I agree with Rob but I would not rush the drying process. I would put it on forms and if you use straps I would keep the pressure extremely light.

: thunderstorm that left over an inch of water in the unfinished

: Let it dry out. It will go back to the shape it was.

: Don't strap or force it, you'll only stress the hull and perhaps
: damage the glass.

: You can use a heat gun to speed drying, but be careful.

: Putting it out in the sun is best, just keep an eye on the weather.

: Good luck!

: Rob

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Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 6/28/2011, 7:54 am

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