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Table top talks

Table top talks

While it’s clear that ENTROPY RESINS®, the bio-based epoxy, is taking the surf, skate and snowboard shapers, makers  and crafter markets by storm, what’s not so well known is its fascinating history. In this short film we learn about the development of ENTROPY RESINS including working with surfers to understand the need for flex and give;  and how ... Table top talks More

26th September 2019
Magical sailing 

Magical sailing 

In 2002 the seed was planted for John Taylor to build a boat with WEST SYSTEM® epoxy. He bought a wagon full of cedar four by two and that was it, Ocean Swift (44ft catamaran) started. John had found a mention of WEST SYSTEM epoxy in a magazine, arranged an appointment and met up with David Johnson ... Magical sailing  More

26th September 2019
The lightweight winner

The lightweight winner

Maguire Boats customers range from triple Olympic gold medallists to current  America’s  Cup sailors, via weekend sailors.    “Whoever it is though, the product doesn’t change,” says Simon Maguire, “the quality is consistently high for every customer. I meet them as they come off the water to get direct feedback. Everything is about performance around the racecourse, ... The lightweight winner More

26th September 2019
Spirit of sustainability

Spirit of sustainability

 According to Nigel Stuart, Spirit Yachts are handed down through generations as family assets. They’re so valued it’s not often that one comes on the market for a resale.  Nigel puts it down to Spirit owners being people who like to look after their  assets and why wouldn’t they when they’re so beautifully crafted? And now ... Spirit of sustainability More

26th September 2019
Building with precision and passion

Building with precision and passion

“We’ve had a long collaboration with Wessex Resins,” says Will Reed from the Boat Building Academy. “The products are excellent. I’ve used them for 20 years personally. The technical support offered is so important. Wessex Resins is at the end of the phone and they come in and talk to the students.   “All boats built ... Building with precision and passion More

24th September 2019
Using PRO-SET epoxy with composites – interview with James Newman

Using PRO-SET epoxy with composites – interview with James Newman

James Newman, J-TEC Composites, says his favourite part of making products is the final outcome, when he sees the face of the customer realising the part ‘does what they want it to do’.  He’s been using composites from an early age, starting out with a model boat which had such a “ridiculous engine, it ended ... Using PRO-SET epoxy with composites – interview with James Newman More

24th September 2019
Making an epoxy wire bowl

Making an epoxy wire bowl

We loved this fun video made by Peter Brown documenting his first time forming and turning something made from epoxy. In the video, Peter shows how he created an epoxy bowl made from epoxy and old wires which were lying around his house. You can find lots more instructional videos on our you tube channel. More

11th April 2017
Personalising knives with epoxy

Personalising knives with epoxy

Get creative with epoxy! We found this fun video made by Linn in the USA showing you how to make these funky personalised knives at home. These could be a great addition to your knife collection or even be used as gifts – Linn teaches you how to customise them so you can choose exactly ... Personalising knives with epoxy More

28th February 2017
Got rot? Start your wooden boat repair using epoxy

Got rot? Start your wooden boat repair using epoxy

Discovering rot on board your canoe is never a good thing. But all isn’t lost. This blogger shares a video of his first time performing a wooden boat repair using an epoxy kit to scrape out and fill in the rotted area, to get his vessel is back to its original standard. More

30th June 2015
Stitch and glue boat design with marine epoxy

Stitch and glue boat design with marine epoxy

Perfect for floating down stream and manoeuvring rapids, a drift boat is an essential build for anyone who loves spending time on the river. This video by Paul Butler offers a construction slideshow of the impressive wooden drift boat design ‘Clark Fork Drifter’ built using marine epoxy. Viewers can watch as Paul’s boat takes shape ... Stitch and glue boat design with marine epoxy More

29th May 2015
Fibreglass boat repair – fixing a hole in your canoe

Fibreglass boat repair – fixing a hole in your canoe

If you need to lay up a fibreglass canoe hole, the WEST SYSTEM® Vacuum Bag demonstration in this short two-minute video will offer you a viable solution. Our technical advisers briefly run through the materials you will need, and how to go about this fibreglass boat repair. You’ll be paddling your canoe again in no time! ... Fibreglass boat repair – fixing a hole in your canoe More

25th September 2014
Want to build your own skimboard? With epoxy you can!

Want to build your own skimboard? With epoxy you can!

Have you always wanted to build your own skimboard but don’t know where to start? Even if you have chosen the materials for your project, the next step to actually building a skimboard can be daunting. But don’t worry – we are here to help! This video will show you how to construct a carbon ... Want to build your own skimboard? With epoxy you can! More

17th September 2014
Wooden boat repair: the basics of barrier coating

Wooden boat repair: the basics of barrier coating

The components are assembled, the joint is bonded… what’s the next stage of your wooden boat repair? Before moving on to final finishing, don’t forget to apply a protective barrier coat to your wooden surfaces. Doing so will provide an effective moisture barrier and a smooth base for final finishing. Your WEST SYSTEM® Roller Covers ... Wooden boat repair: the basics of barrier coating More

16th May 2014
Got a gap to fill? See how in this WEST SYSTEM fairing demo

Got a gap to fill? See how in this WEST SYSTEM fairing demo

So, you’ve got your joint pretty much assembled. Now you need to make sure it blends with the surrounding surfaces. This is where final fairing and the epoxy filler comes in. A mixture of WEST SYSTEM® epoxy and a low-density filler is just the job for fairing. It involves filling and shaping low or uneven areas so they ... Got a gap to fill? See how in this WEST SYSTEM fairing demo More

15th May 2014
How to thicken epoxy with epoxy fillers

How to thicken epoxy with epoxy fillers

Have you already dispensed and mixed your epoxy and are now ready to start bonding or fairing? Watch our video to find out how to add epoxy fillers to get the ideal epoxy consistency for your purpose. The video also shows you examples of the four main consistencies of thickened epoxy and the applications each is suited ... How to thicken epoxy with epoxy fillers More

14th May 2014
Easy dispensing with WEST SYSTEM Mini Pumps

Easy dispensing with WEST SYSTEM Mini Pumps

Whether you’re using large amounts of epoxy or small, getting the right ratio of resin to hardener is vital to ensuring a proper cure. Though it is possible to dispense epoxy using weight or volume measures, you might find it easier and more convenient to use the specially-calibrated WEST SYSTEM® 303 special ratio Mini Pump ... Easy dispensing with WEST SYSTEM Mini Pumps More

14th May 2014
Applying fibreglass fabric with WEST SYSTEM epoxy

Applying fibreglass fabric with WEST SYSTEM epoxy

What’s the right way to apply fibreglass cloth or tape to provide reinforcement and abrasion resistance? This video shows how fabric and coats of WEST SYSTEM® epoxy are used to fill the weave of the fabric in one continuous operation. Ready to try it at home? Click here to find your nearest stockist. More

7th May 2014
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