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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-08-2016, 15:35
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Didya put it in the freezer overnight first?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2016, 07:42
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Nah, epoxy hardener is corrosive, not MEKP. Poly is a whole different story, there's a thousand different flavors. Even with a single brand,there will be big differences between summer and winter...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2016, 06:53
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

It doesn't like UV or excessive heat. Make sure lids are closed tight and keep it in a fridge long term. It shouldn't go bad for a very long time. Hardener turns dark if you keep it in a metal can,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-10-2015, 07:28
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Lol, I'll get you a pic!

Good lesson on the aramid. Only if it's buried deep; which kinda defeats the purpose of abrasion resistance, doesn't it? It's an expensive gimmick. Wouldn't own a boat...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-09-2015, 07:44
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

You should see my carbon fiber toed boots. Turn a messy negative into a positive! I was getting so much resin and carbon scrap on this particular pair while building a carbon hull, I decided I'd just...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-09-2015, 16:45
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Most likely contaminant is water. Most resins turn milky white when exposed to moisture before full cure.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-07-2015, 12:30
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Very likely thermal expansion of air in the substrate caused by exotherming resin on a warm day. Go to Tropical hardener and heat the substrate to higher than ambient temps before glassing. It can...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-06-2015, 16:09
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Tru dat! Except-


I prefer the cassette method. This is a result of building too many impregnators. Just take the cardboard tube in the center of a roll of glass, and cut it into desired length...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-05-2015, 19:17
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Excellent advice. :thumb:


That's how I'd do it. Almost exactly. Zach always gives fine advice. :smile:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-05-2015, 19:15
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Nice fillet ball! And a nice fillet.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-09-2014, 09:32
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Congrats! :thumb:




Now the real work begins....:devil:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-09-2014, 16:54
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Good luck!


:popcorn:




Scared shitless is good, otherwise you might crap yourself..
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-08-2014, 09:12
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

There ya go!




https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa0C5Uxpd3c
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-08-2014, 09:29
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Here's what I'm getting at:

Strike your waterline now. Then apply several coats of Interlux 2000 to your bottom. Catch the chemical bond window after the final coat and chem bond the anti fouling...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-08-2014, 18:01
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

I didn't want to rain on your parade, but saw that one coming. I usually do four coats sprayed minimum, and still need to spot prime a few burn throughs. Rolling generally means you need way more...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-07-2014, 09:20
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Looking good. Hope you aren't missing any bond windows or experiencing too much blush. Are you using the thumbprint test?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-06-2014, 01:31
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Great attitude! (You know they say attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure.)
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-06-2014, 06:55
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Very happy to see this is helping you. You are catching on. You aren't sanding straight lines with the longboard, are you? Big X's is what your stroke pattern should look like. I like your...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-06-2014, 07:33
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Too much. Get back further and go for an even splatter everywhere. It'll work fine like that, but if you have any lows you need to put more filler on you must acetone wipe the guide off first. This...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-06-2014, 07:53
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Hmmm. I know cost is a factor here, but I would definitely recommend spraying your primer. If you roll it, you will have to sand off much more per coat to get the roller stipple out. You will waste a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-06-2014, 07:34
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Probably so. Good fairing is a skill it takes decades to perfect, you are learning this now. Just remember, this is supposed to be the easy part. The decks and house will be much, much worse. Don't...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-06-2014, 19:59
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Anytime. Believe me, I understand the impulse. The first few times you use it, you're like "damn this works great, but why am I paying so much for something so simple?". It's not till you try to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-06-2014, 07:17
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Oh, I've tried. I've tried carbon, bone black, ink powder, etc etc. The key factor for dry guide coat is that while it is extremely fine and will penetrate and mark the most microscopic scratches, it...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-06-2014, 18:21
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Dry guide coat is way too nice for rough fairing. Use it for sanding primer in finer grits for paint prep, or for wet sanding to a finish. Don't waste it rough fairing now, it's not cheap. Use either...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-05-2014, 19:09
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Posted By minaret
Re: And So it Begins . . . Knottybuoyz' New Project

Are you sure it's not supposed to be concave there? Is the other side the same? Have you checked the plan view on your lines drawing?
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