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By Robert H. Monroe My garage was full of projects in various states of completion or abandonment. The sailboat was in the driveway, cocooned in a tarp. I had a desperate need to build a kayak. The neighbors were much too complacent. The time was right to build a blue tarp shelter. I decided to […]
By Tim Atkinson — Senior Chemist Epoxy user Tom Inston II, Theodore, Ala. asked us some excellent questions about using epoxy’s compatibility with other chemical and composite materials. Gougeon Chemist Tim Atkinson provided answers.
By Tom Pawlak — GBI Technical Advisor The Fairing File My son Matt and I recently built a small stitch-and-glue boat. While fairing the bottom we discovered that hacksaw blades can be modified and used for fairing. The buildup of fiberglass tape along the chine and keel had caused a low spot in the hull all […]
By Joe Parker Use seasoned lumber Even though your lumber is dry, the environmental conditions in many homes will cause dimensional changes in the piece after it is built. A good way to avoid this problem is to season the lumber in the house for a couple of weeks prior to building the piece. Do […]
by Brian Knight—GBI Technical Advisor Cracks in poured concrete floors and foundation walls allow water to leak into basements and cause damage. With WEST SYSTEM® epoxy, you can, in many instances, fill the cracks from the inside and stop the water penetration without digging up your yard. WEST SYSTEM epoxy’s adhesion to concrete is excellent. […]
