Wooden Boat People
By McKenzieDriftBoat.com
Epoxy
Hi , I found this epoxy close by, would this be exceptable to use for my scarf joints? I searched around didn't see how much to use . Do you just paint on the epoxy to one side of the scarf and join the two pieces? Then for the 56 inch bottom panel I need , do you scarf joint the whole 15'9" lenth of the bottom panel ? Or what about this product (WEST SYSTEM 
Thanks ,
Matt
Loctite info :
2 x 8 Fl. Oz. Professional Job Size Epoxy, Loctite
This epoxy is a water-resistant, permanent two component adhesive for use on projects that require the highest bonding strength. This product is resistant to solvents, moisture and impact. It can be used on most common materials such as wood, metal, glass etc. This product is sandable and paintable. The product comes with a convenient dual syringe that allows precise mixture of resin and hardener. The epoxy starts to develop its superior strength after 5 minutes.
- Can be used on most common materials
- Begins to develop its superior strength after only 5 minutes
- Bonded objects can be moved after 20 minutes
- Full cure in 24 hours
- Comes with convenient dual syringeallows for a precise 1:1 mixture of resin and hardener
- Resistant to water, solvents, moisture, and impact
- Permanent bond
- Sandable and paintable
- MFG Model # : 1172794
- MFG Part # : 1172794
- Savings Center : New Lower Prices
- Use Location : Interior/Exterior
or Has anyone used this ?
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Permalink Reply by lhedrick on
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Most epoxy will do the job but, since I know nothing about the brand you are using do test first. The brake it apart to see how it worked. The glue joint should be stronger then the wood.
As for the process. Get the shop up to temperature. Mix the epoxy and paint it on each side of the joint. Do this 3 times as the end grain of the plywood will soak it up. Then mix some more and thicken it with ground fiber glass or silica. I don't think it worth buying the West thickened stuff. Just mix your own. Make it about as thick as peanut butter. Put plastic under the joint so you don't bond your plywood to you work table. Spread it around one side of the joint evenly. Put the other sheet on top and cover with pastic. Pin the sheets in place. Then put weights on top of the joint. Car batteries, bricks whatever you have.
Not much to it.
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Permalink Reply by Randy Dersham on
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Good advice. As a general rule the faster the epoxy cures the more brittle it is.
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