Recent content by 1dmangers

Some better close up pictures. Hi Jim, I’m using “East System” epoxy from Noah’s Marine. Supposedly a less expensive version of West System epoxy.

Thank you; I will try that. I’ll lightly sand to create the mechanical bond. Yes; it’s eastern white cedar. Doesn’t quite have the luster of western red, but supposedly a little lighter (in weight) than red.

Thanks; that’s actually exactly the schedule I attempted to follow… I did all three coats in a single (long) day. But maybe i rushed the third?

Greetings all, Looking for some help: I’m building my first ever cedar-stripped canoe and just finished fiberglassing the outer hull. I know that I can potentially still see some of the weave before I sand and varnish but in a few spots, not only can I see the weave but also lightly feel the...