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Finishing my fifth boat and was considering things I've learned about this process and figured I'd make a list. 1 Tape filet joints 2 pull up tape after an hour 3 bench scrapers are great 4 sandpaper is not the place to save money, buy alot and change often 5 don't mix to much epoxy at once it starts to thicken and gets sloppy. 6 spray back of sandpaper with adhesive fold in half and cut in squares for hand sanding 7 perfect is the enemy of good 8 vinegar is the only thing that washes epoxy off skin 9 keep a good supply of wax paper 10 foil pie tins are great for epoxy and when your done set them aside to dry and reuse 11 there's no such thing as your last boat, only your next 12 don't ever let anyone tell you there's not enough room for a other boat 13 be paranoid about what might be on your shop rags ,contaminants such 14 the girl In the car next to you is checking out the kayak on your roof,not you
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RE: Things we've learned
Excellent list. I would add
15. That one thing you obsessed about and didn't quite get perfect? Nobody will notice except you.
16. Be prepared for the following exchange every time you take her out:
"Wow, how long did that take you to build?"
"I'd be afraid to put it in the water"
RE: Things we've learned
» Submitted by greg27 - Sun, 4/10/22 » 4:03 AM
Please add list