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Re: Strip: How much epoxy for an end pour? *LINK*
By:Jim Looker
Date: 4/14/2004, 3:21 pm
In Response To: Strip: How much epoxy for an end pour? (Boulter)

: How much epoxy is needed for an end pour? I'm down to my last little bit of
: resin and hardener and am too cheap to buy more. Was thinking of putting in
: grab loops in bow and stern...is there another way that is simple and uses
: less epoxy?

I did am absolute minimum end poor to seal the seams. 1 ounce, poured in through the hatch on a hot day. The kayak was up on its side (I'd just finished sealing the inner seam on that side) and I tipped it end down, still on its side, and added the epoxy. As mentioned, take a look at the angle of repose and you can get by with very little epoxy.

As for grab loops and handles, I used Ross Leidy’s loops and just ran a toggle handle through them. Much easier, though the loops will be harder to install if you’ve already joined the shear seams.

Jim Looker

Messages In This Thread

Strip: How much epoxy for an end pour?
Boulter -- 4/13/2004, 10:52 pm
Re: Strip: How much epoxy for an end pour? *LINK*
Jim Looker -- 4/14/2004, 3:21 pm
Re: Strip: How much epoxy for an end pour?
Severne -- 4/14/2004, 11:59 am
Re: Strip: How much epoxy for an end pour?
dave -- 4/14/2004, 12:30 am