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> I am just beginning my Coho. Following the Pygmy directions, the butt
> joints were first wetted out with resin, then the tape was applied and
> wetted out. A mylar strip was laid over the top and weighted down. I
> allowed this to set for about 12 hours at 75+/- degrees. After removing
> the mylar I found that several bubbles had formed under the mylar strip.
> While the tape is fully wetted out, I have several low spots where the
> resin is not level. I would appreciate feedback on the following points.
> 1) Is this normal - i.e. did I do something wrong? If so, how can I avoid
> this problem in the future? I have 2 joints completed, and 22 to go.
> 2) Should I fill the bubbles with a layer of resin, or just assume that
> when I put on the second layer of glass that the bubbles will fill in?
> Your assistance would be appreciated - there has got to be a better way to
I don't have any answers, but I do have a question. What is the mylar for? I have never done any plywood panel butt-joints. I'm thinking about a S&G boat next. Is the mylar supposed to smooth out the joint or is it just used as a temporary covering while the resin sets up? Isn't there some type of material that is designed specifically for placing over a 'glass layup to smooth things out? I cannot remember where I read it, but is seems that there are materials out there for these types of situations? Would scarf joints be better? There is a man named Dave Carnell who has some information on 'glass re-enforced plywood butt joints. I appologize for responding to your question with a question. gar
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