Why coarse sandpaper can actually weaken your boat’s bond
Coarse sandpaper crushes wood cells, blocking epoxy from soaking in. For the strongest bond, use finer grits (100–320) to keep these microscopic "tubes" open for the resin.
#BoatBuilding #Woodworking #StorerBoatPlans #EpoxyBonding #DIYBoat
Coarse sandpaper crushes wood cells, blocking epoxy from soaking in. For the strongest bond, use finer grits (100–320) to keep these microscopic "tubes" open for the resin.
#BoatBuilding #Woodworking #StorerBoatPlans #EpoxyBonding #DIYBoat
Q&A Why using coarse sandpaper on timber or ply is a Bad Idea
... Read more
www.storerboatplans.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Why coarse sandpaper can actually weaken your boat’s bond
Coarse sandpaper crushes wood cells, blocking epoxy from soaking in. For the strongest bond, use finer grits (100–320) to keep these microscopic "tubes" open for the resin.
#BoatBuilding #Woodworking #StorerBoatPlans #EpoxyBonding #DIYBoat
Coarse sandpaper crushes wood cells, blocking epoxy from soaking in. For the strongest bond, use finer grits (100–320) to keep these microscopic "tubes" open for the resin.
#BoatBuilding #Woodworking #StorerBoatPlans #EpoxyBonding #DIYBoat