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Old 10-17-2002 | 12:50 AM
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Default Re: Thinning epoxy

Originally posted by Topgun2mo
I always thought that thinning the epoxy allows the wood to be able to absorb more epoxy and that using unthinned epoxy actually can result in a lighter finish as more is squegeed off.

Mike
Mike....True, but the extra weight gained (minimal) is far outweighed by the strength added by allowing the sheeting to wick some of the resin in. It becomes much more dent resistant too.

Todd