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Re: S&G: Deck done, What now??
By:Etienne Muller
Date: 5/12/2008, 8:08 am
In Response To: Re: S&G: Deck done, What now?? (Bill Hamm)

: Hi Et,

: Actually the epoxy remains "active" not fully set for quite some
: time after it's "hard". At least a week, can be more like a
: month depending on the resin, hardener and temperatures.

: I use partial sheer clamps, for the ends that are hard to reach from the
: hatches. I find it easier, though a little heavier, doing it that way.
: It's strong enough. Then I tape the rest of the boat.

: Bill H.

Hi Bill

I suppose by active I really mean able to accept a chemical bond. I don't know how long that is with West which I use but I take no chances and sand if it is hard. I find keying really boring so I avoid it whenever possible.

Do you have any info or experience with glueing times for chemical bonding with epoxy? It could be a useful post, for me as well as others, I am sure.

Et

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S&G: Deck done, What now??
Kudzu -- 5/10/2008, 10:05 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 5/11/2008, 11:45 am
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Etienne Muller -- 5/11/2008, 12:00 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 5/12/2008, 1:26 am
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Etienne Muller -- 5/12/2008, 8:08 am
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Bill Hamm -- 5/13/2008, 1:45 am
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Etienne Muller -- 5/13/2008, 11:20 am
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Bill Hamm -- 5/14/2008, 1:18 am
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Greg H -- 5/15/2008, 10:06 am
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Bill Hamm -- 5/15/2008, 2:55 pm
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Dave Reekie -- 5/13/2008, 3:32 am
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Bill Hamm -- 5/14/2008, 1:14 am
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Dave Reekie -- 5/14/2008, 11:55 am
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Mike Savage -- 5/13/2008, 7:11 am
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Dave Reekie -- 5/13/2008, 8:00 am
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Mike Savage -- 5/13/2008, 9:42 am
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Bill Hamm -- 5/14/2008, 1:17 am
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Etienne Muller -- 5/13/2008, 11:23 am
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bromasi -- 5/11/2008, 5:12 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 5/11/2008, 1:49 am
Re: S&G: Deck done, What now??
Kudzu -- 5/11/2008, 9:03 am
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Bill Hamm -- 5/12/2008, 1:21 am