EPOXYWORKS Number 28, Spring 2009 Cover story: 2009 is the 40th Anniversary of Gougeon Brothers, Inc. 1969 marked a point in the Gougeon brothers’ careers when they applied all they had learned about wooden structures and epoxy technology to manufacture, for the first time, a product utilizing wood/epoxy composite construction. Meade Gougeon looks back at the development of the Gougeon brothers and how their quest for lighter, stronger structures led to new building techniques and line of products known as WEST SYSTEM. Also: Reader contributors show us how to attach line guides to a carbon fiber fly rod, repair rotted posts to save a deck and easily create intricate inlays in wood. A local reader built an Arch Davis skiff that he tows behind his Harley and a reader in California builds and plays carbon fiber/epoxy electric violins. Jeff Wright shows how to test, prep and repair a plastic automobile part. Tom Pawlak shows how to repair a plastic camper panel. Julie VanMullekom examines the QUV machine and the data it generates. We have tips on repairing dented wood trim with G/5 and the best way to save your 801 Roller Frame for re-use. Tom Pawlak visits the Small Craft Builders’ Rendezvous and we profile the Bates Technical College boatbuilding and repair program.

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Looking back
On our 40th Anniversary, Meade reflects on how West System® products got their start.

Attaching line guides to fly rods with G/flex®
Tim Veale seeks to maximize the qualities of carbon fiber fly rods with G/flex epoxy.

Saving the deck
Using epoxy to restore rotted bottoms of 6×6 posts that hold up a two-story deck.

Building the Arch Davis Sand Dollar
Nelson Niederer built a skiff that looks as good in the water as it does towed behind a motorcycle.

Plastic engine cover repair
A simple test can show which epoxy and prep technique works best on a plastic car part.

Marquetry made easy
Al Witham shares his easy method for creating intricate and beautiful inlays in wood.

Dear Epoxyworks
Modern luthier and musician John Silzel writes about his carbon fiber/epoxy violins.

Weather forecast: Destruction
An examination of QUV machine and the data it generates by Julie VanMullekom.

Using G/5® as a clear filler for dented varnish trim
A handy tip from Tom Pawlak shows how to make a quick and lasting repair to varnished wood.

Camper panel repair
An experimental method to repair a plastic panel with G/flex proves to be a great success.

Small craft builders rendezvous
Tom Pawlak travels to Ontario for the 2008 gathering of builder and lovers of small boats.

Saving your 801 Roller Frame
J.R. Watson gives us a simple tip that will make sure your roller frame is reusable.

Bates Technical College builds boatbuilders
Bates offers boat building and repair programs that prepare students careers in the marine industry..

Why people build boats
Ron Frenette’s photos reveal the beauty of canoes and kayaks in their natural habitat

Published twice a year by Gougeon Brothers, Inc., Epoxyworks (Product number 000-605) is a magazine about building, restoring and repairing with epoxy. It offers helpful tips, the latest techniques, projects you can build, readers' projects, and news from the Gougeon research and test labs. A free subscription is available for residents of the U.S. and Canada.

Editor/Design: Michael Barker
Managing Editors: Grace Ombry
Subscriptions/contact: Kristen Lore
Contributors to this issue: Jeff Blackmon, Meade Gougeon, Nelson Niederer, Tom Pawlak, John Silzel, J R Watson, Julie VanMullekom, Tin Veale, Al Witham and Jeff Wright.
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