JEM Watercraft

Finally moving on to the epoxying stages of the boat. Raka sent my goo to my old address and it took about 2 weeks to get. Honest mistake.

I was wondering if any of you all have tried this. I mixed up my thickened epoxy for tacking everything together, then put it in a ziploc bag, cut the corner off, then filled the gap squeezing it like a pastry bag. I did it both ways and found the patry bag method to be quicker and easier. Plus I felt like I was filling the gap more consistantly. Then I went back and only had minor touch up with the putty knife. I did find that the thinner bags can burst.

Anyway, it seemed to work for me.

Moving on....

I've done it that way before and it works pretty good.

Heya Sawdusty,

That is exactly what I do. Quick, clean and very little waste.

I have taken to using empty caulking type tubes. You can buy them for about a $1.50 ea. The work excellent but there is a little wast left in the "nozzle" but you can push that out with a dowel.
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Yea the hard part was getting the goo into the bag. I use a "freezer" zip lock bag and clamped it to the boat holding the bag open for easy spooning of the goo into the bag.

I've gotten to the point where I just use a wooden craft stick to apply filleting material.

First, I mask off each seam like shown above.

Then, I apply the filleting material or tack weld and smooth it out with a gloved finger. If a tack weld, then I just smoosh into the seam.

Next, I pull the tape up (you do this right after the material is applied. Don't let it cure before removing the tape!)

Finally, after you pull the tape, you'll have just a small "step" in the fillet. I gently drag a glooved finger over it again to flatten that step. Seam come out looking very clean.

The bag and tubes also work good. It's just a matter of what makes the process easiest and enjoyable for you.

On the freedom I am building I am using a large cattle syringe it wks well
Ron