Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> paul nelson wrote: >> >> All, >> I'm just about to start coating my plywood sink, >> 6'X2', and was hoping someone could give me some >> pointers on achieving a durable and water tight >> finish. >> Thanks, >> Paul >> > Marine grade plywood. > Get mask > when all sanded wipe it down with lacquer thinner before you lay down the epoxy. > Mix up the epoxy in a shallow flat container or it will burst into flames > this happened to me > re coat that the specific right time; not too long or too short > we had to set our alarm to do our third in the middle of the night. > I put together the sink with the same epoxy i coated it with. > Its been ten years and no sign of a problem. > I used West Systems two part epoxy resin at a marine supply store. > mark rabiner > :) > WEST (Wood Epoxy Saturation Technique) System, comes in a fast and slow hardner. If you get the fast it will start to 'kick' off at about the 20 minute mark, so, I suggest getting the slow hardner which will give you another 15/20 minutes to apply. Also suggest you get the 1 gallon size and I highly recommend spending the extra few dollars for the WEST pumps. I have been using the WEST System for 25 years on my wood sailboat. Its great. Steve Annapolis