At 06:41 PM 1/19/2014, you wrote: >Would sanding burn marks affect the bond with T88 epoxy. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The burn marks should be pretty much superficial. Once removed, the wood should take the glue without a problem. "Good" sandpaper will be one of the cheaper items you'll purchase on your project. High quality sandpaper will last longer than the slight increase in cost over the cheap stuff. Larry Flesner