Re: bubbles in glass

Posted by Mark Camp on Nov 7, 2004

They say to try to do your epoxying when the temp will be stable or declining. Some folks take it to the next logical step, actually heating up the space before applying the epoxy, then letting the temp decline gradually as it cures. I read about one pro wood boat guy (Wooden Boat magazine, if memory serves) who has the luxury of a separate shed, where he gets the space really hot, like I don't remember but maybe 125 Fahrenheit (52 C)! It is very successful because instead of outgassing, you literally get "ingassing" if the temp is falling, which tends to draw epoxy into the pores of the wood, resulting in an outstanding bond. Not necessary for glassing a kayak, but I think it is helpful sometimes have a little extra understanding of the subject because it can energize both your creativity and your trouble-shooting skill in unexpected ways.

In Response to: Re: bubbles in glass by Mac on Nov 7, 2004

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