I have been building some Canoe and SUP paddles lately and have been finishing them with West Systems Epoxy (105 epoxy and 206 hardener) and then a final spray of Minwax Spar Urethane. Turns out real nice and gives an incredibly durable finish.
I am thinking of using this same technique on my "Trade bow". Is there any reason why this would not work with a bow? Will the Epoxy be flexible enough?
Thanks
Tenbrook
http://www.westsystem.com/ss/
http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/exterior-clear-protective-finishes/minwax-water-based-helmsman-spar-urethane
It will work.
I have used West systems to finish wood bows and had good luck with it. I have also added strips of 4 oz cloth to both bellies and backs and increased weight. I like it left clear with the varnish to protect the epoxy so the wood grain can be seen. I have also painted camo over the glass before I varnish them with great results
Post some pics of them SUP paddles
I wonder if this is any different than Thunderbird? Do you apply it by spraying it?
QuoteOriginally posted by snag:
I wonder if this is any different than Thunderbird? Do you apply it by spraying it?
I just rub it in by hand and then use an old rag to wipe off any extra. Wet sand with 220 reapply a second coat, wet sand again, and then a final spray with the Minwax
QuoteOriginally posted by Colorado Joe:
Post some pics of them SUP paddles
Here ya go.
The Canoe paddle is not complete yet. I have glassed the blade and applied the first coat of West Systems. Still need to complete the finish and add the grip.
Enjoy!
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"I wonder if this is any different than Thunderbird"
Yes it is it is a epoxy resin and like all epoxy resin I know of it us damaged by U V sun rays and must be covered by a varnish that protects the epoxy from the rays of the sun.
The main purpose of the product is to use a form to build composite products from fiberglass cloth and the epoxy resin as a wetting and gluing agent. It is also used to cover the hulls of canoes and boats with fiberglass. The good part is it is flexible and will work well as a bellies and back on bows and when finishes it is similar to the glass strips we use.