This is my first post since starting my Eastport Pram. After stitching the hull together and turning the boat over, I have started to epoxy(thickened with Cab-OSil) the spaces between planks. Since it seems my syringe technique was not always consistent I know notice that on some areas the epoxy does not come all the way up to the edge of the overlap of the lower plank. Should I lightly sand the hardened epoxy and add more were needed or since the fix is more for cosmetic reasons, wait until I am in the finishing stage and use epoxy thickened with wood flower to fill in, making any sanding easier.
Any suggestions appreciated.
If I remember correctly, I tooled the epoxy mixture at the plank joints on my Skerry. I think I used a tongue depressor. You may be able to heat up the epoxy mixture already on there depending on how old it is. Just use a propane torch and apply the flame directly to the epoxy. JUST KIDDING.. Maybe a hair dryer would work, others on this forum would know. Maybe you'll have to buy a cheap heat gun but be careful because a heat gun will char the planks. I'm going to load a photo of one of my joints but don't know if I'm allowed...![]()
No need to sand or heat the epoxy before adding more. It's not unusual for there to be low spots as the mix settles into the laps and there's always shrinkage. I use a plastic spreader to top off the laps and smooth them out. Doesn't matter if you use Cab-o-sil or wood flour to fill. Page 34 of the Eastport Nesting Pram shows what the finished laps should look like. There's probably a similar photo in the standard version.
George K