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> I'm building a Chesapeake 17 from plans, and am at the point of readying
> the panels for stitching. At the scarf joints, I sanded the epoxy blobs
> down to smooth them out with a ROS while the panels were still flat.
> Unfortunately, on one of the side panels, I sanded a little too
> aggressively and took a very small (about 1/2" x 1/2") area of
> the top veneer layer down to the second layer. Does anyone have
> suggestions on the best way to patch this up or perhaps covering it over
> with veneer strips. I do not plan to paint but will leave the kayak all
> natural wood. Thanks. Ted
Ted,
I recall that stage with mine as well. Had to really work the blob, but I did use a block and sanded by hand with the coarse paper before final smothing with the ROS using 150 grit. Well, you know better now I guess. I've had my share of learning experience on this project. But to answer your question, a simple thought came to mind (to address the cosmetic concern) - why not face that side of the hull panel inward? Hopefully you haven't glued the shear clamps on yet or else that would negate my suggestion. Structurally, if you put the worn face on the inside, you're going to glass a piece of cloth over the entire cockpit area (where I assume you scarfed) and I couldn't image a stress that would compromise the panel strength. }:) Paul
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