Wood sealing questions?

[alan white]

Apex, epoxy comes in every kind of formula. some is in stick form, which is kneaded by hand to mix. Some is "five minute" epoxy. Some is epoxy for priming, some mixed with additives to thicken it. I recommended marine epoxy (for laminating) to simplify the answer.
Scott, you asked about how to choose a good porch and deck enamel. First, use oil based paint. Second, I've had good luck with all the major brands and I highly recommend Benjamin Moore for durability.

[hoytedow]

When they say plastic resin glue by Weldwood they are referring to resorcinol unless I am mistaken. Epoxy is easier for the beginner. A very small boat won't require that much epoxy unless you are wasteful. Maybe 1 quart, no more than 2 depending on the design. Got any pictures?

[scott_n06]

I havent started anything Im just trying to gather all the stuff I will need first so I dont have any pics, however there are quite a few pics at this site. http://www3.sympatico.ca/herbert.mcleod/skiff.htm

And in all reality I plant to eventually turn it into this, http://www.simplicityboats.com/minisharpie.html

[hoytedow]

Make a test piece using 1 ounce of epoxy to see how far it will go. If 1 ounce does 1 foot of seam, 1 quart should do 32 feet of seam.

[scott_n06]

Thats a pretty good thanks

Originally Posted by scott_n06

Thats a pretty good thanks

Make the calculation much easier:

in a good layup you come out with a 50 / 50% ratio of resin / glass. More likely 60% resin 40% glass in a S&G handlayup.
Now go measure the weight of your glass tape, and there you are! Add some 10% for primering the seams (ply) prior to glassing.

Regards
Richard