West systems epoxy

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  1. Sinkazuki

    Sinkazuki Active Member

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    Getting ready to make a hull from my yubari plug.
    Are there any options beside west system epoxy?
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  2. Lou

    Lou It's just toy boats -->> C T D <<-- Admiral (Supporter)

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    Is smell an issue?
     
  3. Kevin P.

    Kevin P. Well-Known Member

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    Yes. You can get epoxy from ‘us composites’ that is about half the price of West systems. You could also use polyester resin if you don’t mind the smell, that goes for around $30 a gallon
     
  4. Nate G

    Nate G Well-Known Member

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    ditto on USComposites. has worked well for me.