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Re: Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy
By:Bryan Hansel
Date: 12/7/2011, 12:18 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy (Mike Bielski)

: The mess is a big deal, and one of the reasons I wouldn't try it.
: West doesn't recommend even peel ply for a non-vacuum layup. I
: would only use it if I were to use my vacuum bag, and for the
: tiny weight savings it's an awful lot of hassle for a one-off
: kayak with a wood core.

I've actually found peel ply pretty useful for doing the outside seams on kayaks. It stops the runs and makes cleanup afterward easier.

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Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy
Glen Smith -- 12/5/2011, 1:33 pm
Re: Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy
Mike Bielski -- 12/5/2011, 4:48 pm
Re: Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy *PIC*
Glen Smith -- 12/5/2011, 5:22 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/5/2011, 7:19 pm
Re: Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy
Glen Smith -- 12/5/2011, 7:28 pm
Re: Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy
Mike Bielski -- 12/5/2011, 10:18 pm
Re: Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy
Bill Hamm -- 12/6/2011, 2:33 am
Re: Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy
Simeon -- 12/6/2011, 4:47 am
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Mike Bielski -- 12/6/2011, 1:43 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 12/7/2011, 4:08 am
Re: Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy
Bryan Hansel -- 12/7/2011, 12:18 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/7/2011, 2:12 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 12/9/2011, 1:37 pm
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Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 12/5/2011, 5:46 pm
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John Messinger -- 12/5/2011, 6:53 pm
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Glen Smith -- 12/5/2011, 7:01 pm
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Kurt Maurer -- 12/5/2011, 7:10 pm
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Robert N Pruden -- 12/7/2011, 6:58 am
Re: Epoxy: Removing excess epoxy
John Messinger -- 12/9/2011, 11:25 pm