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When best to "drill fill drill"
For efficiency I would like to"drill fill drill" all the holes at one time in my SW 17 .
When is the best stage to do this before varnish or after varnish? As part of the first skimcoat step?
I realize the hole area will be covered by some fastener, strap or other.
Regards
Pablo
2 replies:
RE: When best to "drill fill drill"
Great process. Now I have to layout my rigging plan!
Thanks
Pablo
RE: When best to "drill fill drill"
» Submitted by CuMara - Wed, 9/5/12 » 12:33 AM
I do it before the varnish, insert a small straw to keep the varnish out of the hole. A straw with the side split will roll nicely into any hole.
You could seperate the first drill by varishing after the fill.
My process:
Drill a hole larger by at least two sizes than you need. Try to keep the hole upwards.
Tape back side
Fill with wood sawdust thickened epoxy, let cure. I like using the small syringe applicator. If one is not available, a small plastic bag with the corner nipped will apply the epoxy where you want it.
Allow to cure.
Varnish 1 to 2 coats, drill out, insert straw, finish varnish, removing straw between coats.
A concave dip will appear - leave it. Use this to center the drill bit
Drill with desired bit.