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Resin is generally one of three types. Polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy. If you used polyester that would explain the problems that you had. It is the least desirable product to use on wood. I...

I was pretty disappointed when my Ceros died about 2 months out of warranty and costs north of $250.00 to repair. It's about as close to an air sander as you can get but, for the price I was...

I thought long and hard about spending $400.00 on an electric sander but after using it for 3 months the Mirka Ceros is a joy to use. Its comparable to a Hutchins or Dynabride air sander.

A Hutchins da air sander is hard to beat.

They seem to be firm on the price. I had to think long and hard before spending that kind of money on a sander, but I haven't had any buyer's remorse. It's the tool to have if you don't have...

United Rental rents trailers that the bed drops to the ground and then you pull it back up with a hand winch. They're pretty handy if you don't have a lift. The deck is metal diamond plate so...

No one has said it because it's a worn out "talking point" that resolves nothing.

Not sure where the 11 gauge columns are going but that is pretty light. The difference in price is going to be the gauge of the skin, the gauge or thickness of the z and c purlins, etc. It wouldn't...

You will probably be alright. The building I bought has 12' walls but the pitch is 2/12 so the roof is quite a bit lower. There are 3 roll up doors on the north side but nothing on the south. it's...

What's the wall height? I have a 40 x 60 with 12' walls, no insulation in the roof and it's like an oven in the summer. They used to make a cellulose material but, you need to make sure and wash the...

I have the same size building in Lake Jackson, tx. I added x bracing in the roof out of 3/4" rod to help if we get a direct hit. You definately want insulation under the roof panels. With that low of...

What is the purpose of the steel? 3m also makes a 4000 series adhesive that is like a fast setting 5200. West epoxy thickened with cabosil would be quicker to spread and probably cheaper. 5200...

The two rafters may be sistered so the decking would have something to nail to. You might consider using steel for the header or in the header to make up the height issue.

I was reluctant to spend the extra money on a Hutchins but, finally did. I would have to say it was worth the extra money. I use it 8-10 hours a day with no problems. They look a lot like a...

I would wipe the epoxy down with a rag damp with water if it had any wax in it. Sand with 180-220 and the topside paint will stick fine. If you are using 2 coats of topside I would sand litely with...

It looks like you might have enough length to cope the next piece.

We used a/c fir all the time to build boats. That was about 25 years ago so I don't know what the quality is like as far as voids are concerned. Just seal the edges and it will last as long as...

You can make a small plug cutter with a short piece of steel brake line and a triangle file and a bench grinder. You can go around the nails on one end and pry it off or drill them all out.

You will not be disappointed with the Sata gun. I have one of their larger guns and planning to buy the gun you are looking at. Most paint spec sheets will have a rec. for tip size. About the only...

Most marine hatches that I've seen and built are like the drawing on the right with a rabbit around the outside of the base and a rabbit on the inside of the top. You might want to use safety glass....

A carbide blade on a skilsaw or table saw cuts it well. Cutting frp on anything is hard on blades. I would get a respirator and a long sleeve shirt if you have much of it to cut.

You may want to look at a building method called cold-molding. It is basically strips of wood or plywood laid diagonally and bedded in epoxy. WEST system used to put out books on the subject. There...

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this material comes in several thicknesses and has an outside skin which would make bonding easier. I personally have never used it. The thickness that...

The bottom knob controls the amount of fluid or material that you are putting on. I would turn it all the way in lightly then back it out about 2 turns. If the material looks like it is going on...

I don't think you have anything to worry about safety-wise. I have never noticed the fumes being any worse than any other oil based products. Some people prefer to put a first coat of sanding sealer...