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jaykchan

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:46 am
Post subject: Can I Use West System Techniques But With System-Three Epoxy and Supplies?
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I am ready to order some books/videos published by West System on
building and repairing boats. But I have a feeling that I probably
order epoxy/fillers/other-related-supplies from System-Three or other
lower cost suppliers. I am wondering the techniques from those
books/videos are applicable if I use a different source for materials.
I understand that the mixing instruction will have to be different from
brand to brand. But I just want to know if the basic techniques are the
same regardless which brand I use.

If the basic techniques are the same, I can go ahead to order the books
and videos from West System.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Jay Chan

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:42 pm
Post subject: Re: Can I Use West System Techniques But With System-Three Epoxy and Supplies? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> I would get the SystemThree Epoxy Book for product specific
> information but the West pubs and especially Gougeon
> Brothers on Boat Construction are applicable to any
> laminating epoxy.

Thanks for the confirmation. Now I am confident that I should order the
books and videos from West System.

Jay Chan

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:48 pm
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> Sure you can!

Thanks for the confirmation. I will go to the local dealer of West
System Products to order the books and videos sometime this week.

> I find that RAKA typically has the best deals on glass
> and epoxy, and US Composites has the best deals on
> fillers.

Thanks for the tip on low cost alternative sources of epoxy and
fillers. I come across of many references to RAKA in this newsgroup --
mostly good and a few concerns. But I have never heard of US
Composites. Seem like I need to browse around in this newsgroup more
often.

Jay Chan
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