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I have a problem and a solution. Just want to make sure I have the best solution. I am changing foot braces. Old are plastic and forgiving where the holes are located. The new metal are more picky. My hole is 1/8" off.
Should I back this with glass and fill the hole with wood flour/epoxy? Then re drill?
Kim
4 replies:
RE: Foot brace holes
I would drill the hole bigger, fill it in, the redrill. We don't want the wood wicking in water. If this makes for too big a patch, yes, a piece of glass cloth wouldn't hurt for backing, extra strength.
RE: Foot brace holes
ChrisJ, what did you use for thickener for your fillets? I don't think I've ever seen any that light before. Did you use bleached cooking flour or something?
RE: Foot brace holes
Secret recipe of seven herbs and spices....no, really it's my combination of West System filles....some colloidal silica, some micro fibers and a pinch of micoballoon for bit of colour. Go to http://www.westsystem.com for more details on thier products. The potion I came up with applies real smooth with no lumps and I like the blended look as opposed to the stark dark brown of just wood flour. Here's a better look at the MC16.5 interior.
Chris
RE: Foot brace holes
» Submitted by Chris J. - Thu, 5/22/08 » 9:24 AM
Mabe fill the holes and istall the new braces on blocks to avoid going through the hull again.