I cranked the heat up to 68 and did some experimenting with glueing together a test piece with puzzle joints. I worked! I am now moving on to glueing up actual pieces. Everything I am doing now is new to me so, wish me luck.
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Re: New boat from elsewhere
I work in 55-60f all the time. It is inside and temps are steady. I use fast 90% of the time with no problems. Sometimes I will use slow and find it fully set and can be sanded by the next morning. If working outdoors with temp swings it might take longer for the epoxy to set up.
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Excellent! These comments give me an idea on what is actually a safe temp. to work with. I appreciate all of the comments that I have received on all of my questions. I am sure that there will be more. You guys are very helpful.
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Re: New boat from elsewhere
I have more issues when it's hot than cold, especially if laying down a large piece of glass. I only use slow hardner and just wait a bit longer if it's cool.
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Re: New boat from elsewhere
Me too. Use exclusively slow. Learned to use a squeegee 99% of the time and can still do big sections that way even up into the 80s and low 90s.
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