Sandpaper - don't use COARSER THAN 100grit ON TIMBER TO BE GLUED (or Painted/Varnished). We provide reasons.

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Most epoxy mixes are 2 to one resin and hardener. Or 4 or 5 or 6 to 1. Some companies offer 1:1 and push ease of mixing. But are they a good choice?

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The basic problem is that end grain is highly absorbent so it can steal the resin from the join leaving insufficient for good bonding.

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Just a simple wooden box with a lightbulb inside and a switch on the outside. The swing down lid has slots so the tops of the epoxy pumps are outside the box or a hinged lid you just flip up when you need to pump.

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Battery Drills (most convenient) with a clutch and variable speed remove the need for dozens of clamps which can be a major cost.

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How epoxies make boat building easy for amateurs compared to other glues that required tight fits and high clamping pressures. Read the specs on the containers!

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