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New member. Epoxy question for both laminating and sealing.
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<blockquote data-quote="J.P." data-source="post: 227723" data-attributes="member: 5999"><p>many home and professional wooden boat builders swear by West Systems epoxies. but these are expensive, and could be overkill for your purpose. for sealing wood that doesn't have constant water contact, you'd probably be ok if you use whichever laminating epoxy is available in your local hardware store. being a first time user, i suggest you ask the sales person which is least viscous and has the longest pot life. </p><p></p><p>you'd also be needing a filler for laminating two panels. i use wood flour since i get this free, but there are many options available in most construction supply stores. ask if they have Cabosil. you mix the filler powder with resin until you get a "peanut butter" like consistency, then apply this goo thinly and evenly. oh, and don't forget to prime both surfaces with pure resin before applying the goo.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J.P., post: 227723, member: 5999"] many home and professional wooden boat builders swear by West Systems epoxies. but these are expensive, and could be overkill for your purpose. for sealing wood that doesn't have constant water contact, you'd probably be ok if you use whichever laminating epoxy is available in your local hardware store. being a first time user, i suggest you ask the sales person which is least viscous and has the longest pot life. you'd also be needing a filler for laminating two panels. i use wood flour since i get this free, but there are many options available in most construction supply stores. ask if they have Cabosil. you mix the filler powder with resin until you get a "peanut butter" like consistency, then apply this goo thinly and evenly. oh, and don't forget to prime both surfaces with pure resin before applying the goo. [/QUOTE]
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