hey everyone i was just wondering if polyester resin forms the same tiny bubbles as epoxy if it is mixed to vigouresly? I started to laminate my board with epoxy (hot coat) and tiny bubbles started to form on the bottom so i was wondering if polyester resin did the same thing? I appreciate your responses.
yes it will
Yes, Poly will do it also, but doesn’t seem to be as bad to me. I think it’s mostly a matter of viscosity.
You can warm the resin to help… You can warm the resin component of epoxy in the microwave. It heats up really fast so be very careful…approx 1 sec per oz is all it takes and it will shorten you working time. I aways stop mine halfway and check the heat of the cup to make sure it’s not getting too hot. You really just want to warm it…you’ll see it has a profound effect on the viscosity. Remember the “resin” component only!!
Epoxy definitely has to be mixed well because of the way the two parts interact, but you don’t have to make whipped cream with it either and thats what it’ll look like if you mix it too vigorously or move it around too fast and too much on the board.
thanks you guys i appreciate the feedback. . its actually a mini practice board im working on before i actually attempt the actual blank.
Smart move on the practice board
hey everyone, the foam blank i bought was for a funboard and im a little confused as to how many layers of glass to put on the deck and the bottom. ive read that some use 2 layers while others use 1 (top and bottom). Any suggestions as to how many layers per side? thanks.
My personal choice is double glass on the deck, and single glass on the bottom.
My personal choice is double glass on the deck, and single glass on the bottom.
thanks thrailkill, do you have any suggestions on what type of sander to buy? i mean can i just go to any hardware store and buy a multi speed sander with a buff pad or is there a specific type or brand?
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A good variable speed sander is probably best/easiest. Fixed speed requires a more deft touch. ie: feathering the trigger to control speed/RPM'S. I have a 4500RPM fixed speed Skil, and a variable speed Hitachi. The Skil dates to 1965, and is still going strong. I like both units, and use both. I've always tried to obtain quality tools. Cheap cost/quality is most often more costly in the long run. Pawn shops, garage sales, and swap meets, are all good sources of used tools. New tools are the domain of the big box retailers.
thanks thrailkill, i appreciate the feedback