[Paddlewise] stitch & glue

From: <jfarrelly5_at_comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 22:37:25 -0400
  I am getting to the end of my first S & G kit and have  a few questions for
the construction gods.  You know who you are so don't be shy.  What determines
the weight of fiberglass cloth? Say 4 oz verses 6 oz.  Is there a good
substitute for wood flour?  Why doesn't epoxy bond to older epoxy  (say > 3
days old) unless it has been lightly sanded first?  Why does slow cure epoxy
create a stronger bond than 5 minute epoxy?


  I am considering either the Pygmy Coho or Arctic Tern as my next kit.  It
will be a day boat & weekend camping boat.  Opinions as to how appropriate
these boats are for these  activities?  





Jim et al


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