: wolf...@erie.net<mailto:wolf...@erie.net>
Subject: Re: Stus-List installing plastic anchors in fiberglass
I tried something different on my 34 years ago. Most of the screws holding the
forward hatch were getting loose and, of course, the reason was wet core
underneath. I drilled out all of th
Chuck,
Yes. Overbore, coat with neat epoxy, fill with thickened epoxy then drill
pilot hole same size or slightly larger as shaft of fastener.
Dennis C.
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Subject: Re: Stus-List installing plastic anchors in fiberglass
I'd overbore the holes, coat the wood with neat epoxy (no thickener) using a
cotton swab or equivalent then fill with epoxy thickened
: Stus-List installing plastic anchors in fiberglass
Hi Dennis,
Agree on applying neat epoxy before thickened epoxy. It eliminates air gaps
and extends the bond deeper into the core. You're suggesting I pilot hole and
screw into the cured epoxy and not use plastic anchors?
Chuck S
Hi Dennis,
Agree on applying neat epoxy before thickened epoxy. It eliminates air gaps
and extends the bond deeper into the core. You're suggesting I pilot hole and
screw into the cured epoxy and not use plastic anchors?
Chuck S
> On 06/24/2020 6:39 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List
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I'd overbore the holes, coat the wood with neat epoxy (no thickener) using
a cotton swab or equivalent then fill with epoxy thickened with
microfibers. Redrill and use new screws same size as the original.
I don't like using thickened epoxy without coating with neat epoxy first.
You don't get as
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Bill Coleman
Erie PA
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Subject: Stus-List installing plastic anchors in fiberglass
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Subject: Re: Stus-List installing plastic anchors in fiberglass
Marek,
I've filled holes from below using West System epoxy w 404 filler, mixed thick
like peanut butter so you could push it up from below with a putty knife. I
get it filled in and add a little extra
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> The fiberglass sea good that covers the cabintop window and companionwa
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Subject: Stus-List installing plastic anchors in fiberglass
Hi Guys,
The fiberglass sea good that covers the cabintop window and companionway slider
on my 34R is attached with a dozen #8 x 1&
Hi Guys,
The fiberglass sea good that covers the cabintop window and companionway slider
on my 34R is attached with a dozen #8 x 1" wood screws. The holes for these
screws penetrate the balsa core of the cabintop and were sealed with white
caulk. There is no way to through bolt it. I'm
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