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By Don Gutzmer – GBI Technical Advisor Which Hardener is Best for Clear-Finished Wood? In our WEST SYSTEM® product line, we have developed a clear epoxy specifically for use as a clear finish on wood surfaces. This product is our 105 Epoxy Resin® paired with our 207 Special Clear Hardener®. Many epoxies have an amber […]
By Paul Butler As a boat builder and designer, I often look at things and think to myself, “I can build that, only lighter and stronger.” That’s exactly what happened with my latest project. I needed a new camper that would fit in the bed of my Tacoma pickup truck, be lightweight, and have low […]
By Don Gutzmer – GBI Technical Advisor Investigating the Damage As with any repair, determining the extent of the damage is paramount. One must embody a marine surveyor’s mindset to determine the underlying issue, then devise an effective repair that will also prevent the problem from returning. The first step I took was to “sound” […]
By Ray McCarthy A friend gave me his well-used 1980 Sunfish sailboat, Stinkin’ Tuna. He and his brother had learned how to turn the boat (tacking) by ricocheting off rocks on Long Island Sound. Over the years they had kept the wreckage floatable with the application of non-hydrodynamic fiberglass patches. Though they made the boat […]
By Don Gutzmer – GBI Technical Advisor “What Is the Shelf Life of West System® Epoxy?” The short answer is: It depends, but usually a really long time. …but you didn’t come here for just the short answer, did you?
