Re: Stus-List Subject: Re: Keel repair

2015-11-24 Thread Martin DeYoung via CnC-List
AM To: David Knecht; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dave Syer Subject: Re: Stus-List Subject: Re: Keel repair In my case, was not suggesting it is superior, I just prefer to purchase the raw materials. This way, I can use unfilled as a first coat, make a putty for the fill, and laminate at the end.

Re: Stus-List Subject: Re: Keel repair

2015-11-24 Thread Dave Syer via CnC-List
In my case, was not suggesting it is superior, I just prefer to purchase the raw materials. This way, I can use unfilled as a first coat, make a putty for the fill, and laminate at the end. Same epoxy, sometimes even the same batch for multiple applications/jobs. YMMV. Dave On Tue, Nov 24, 201

Stus-List Subject: Re: Keel repair

2015-11-23 Thread Syerdave--- via CnC-List
For lead keel repair I think I'd just "clean" it very aggressively with an angle grinder and a new, very coarse disk, then immediately paint it with unfilled epoxy. While that is curing to its "B" stage, mix up a very stiff batch of epoxy filled with fumed silica and chopped glass. Fill it wh