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by Don Gutzmer – GBI Technical Advisor Time Was Ticking… It has always been hard for me to say no to a customer—especially when they want work done on a beautiful little wooden boat like this Aristo Craft. Unfortunately, someone had backed into her port side and put a hole in her hull. Patched incorrectly, […]
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 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 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?
By Don Gutzmer – GBI Technical Advisor Taking inspiration from charcuterie boards, I decided to craft a decorative wooden board for my kitchen. What else do you do when you have 154 sample size specimens of wood laying around?
