FS-17 Again

[Rover1]

Just a followup to the above post.
we spent 2 hours roughly putting down the glass on the seams. With the epoxy now set there was only one spot where a void appeared under the glass. one spot where there was pooling of the epoxy. Which compared to the last boat is very good.
There was a few drips on the vertical areas and a couple of glass splinters that refused to be put in their place. Very satisfied with yesterdays work.
only minimal grinding and sanding for the next step. Bottom and side glass coming weekend.
Rover1

[Dan_Smullen]

Any perceived down side to pooled epoxy?

I have a spot or two, wondering if there a physical detriment.

[Rover1]

HI Dan,
As I understand it pooled epoxy could cause a couple of issues aside from wasted glue.
The glass may not bond as well if there is to much or the next layer may not bond as well. Probably others.
On the first FS I had to much while glassing the inside and in the heat on that particular day it all ended up at the bottom of the boat. Dry glass, no epoxy shows as white spots, and large pools in the bottom. Many hour grinding glass. It was horrible. Does not seem to have hurt the boat in the end as my brother is now running it almost 10 years out.
Best to avoid the problem. Not to much, Not to little. Just enough to wet out the glass and be able to feel the weave a bit.
Rover1

[Rover1]

Progressing. Did the starboard side this afternoon. Buddy said he could return tomorrow so.. Other side then. Pictures when complete.
Rover

[Rover1]

Try again. Lost my post to the ether.
Bottom done. Used to much epoxy. But that's part of process.
Some pictures.

Not sure you can see the pooling of glue.

Not sure you can see the pooling of glue.

Transom mostly glasses but cut the sheets just a bit short

Transom mostly glasses but cut the sheets just a bit short

Wasted epoxy pulled from pots I thought empty.

Bow, some bubbles more grinding

[Rover1]

Couple more pictures.

[Rover1]

Epoxy Problem:
I have an area of epoxy that did not set from Monday's glassing session. It is maybe a total of one square foot.
ON the plus side it is mostly over the previously glassed seams so should come off easily. If I pull this off back to firm glass what is the next step?
Not sure thought maybe acetone wipe down and re-glass.
Suggestions welcome.
Rover1

[Dougster]

I wonder why only one square foot didn't set Anyway, acetone works well, but plain old vinegar might do the job too. I do read about some Acetone products leaving an undesirable residue, dunno how you can tell. My Home Depot acetone seems to work ok but I bet vinegar would do the job. Safer product too.

Dougster

[Rover1]

FInally did some grinding of the glass with the bad epoxy. Underneath the surface was very waxy feeling. This is down to bare wood. Not sure how to get it off.
The acetone I tried wiping the surface down with leaves a sickening smell that hangs around for days. Need to avoid that.
any suggestions would be helpful.
I will try the vinegar Dougster recommended.
Rover1

[cape man]

Whether acetone or vinegar, follow up with soap and water, and then just water. I use hot water.