How much epoxy resin?

[mudslogger]

Hi everyone, I just received my first UJ's pirogue kit and plan on making the standard model. I'm going to glass both the exterior and interior and wanted some suggestions on the amount of epoxy to purchase if yall don't mind. I plan on using 6oz cloth if that also helps. I'm looking at ordering the epoxy from US Composites, they sell it in kits and also have the pumps. Should I start with a gallon and go from there, or would that be too much/too little? Here is a link to their website:

http://www.shopmaninc.com/epoxy.html

Thanks guys!

 

[mudslogger]

OK, I found this on West Systems website and it looks like 1 gallon would be a good starting point. Obviously If I need more I can always get it ordered.

http://www.westsystem.com/ss/coating-quantity

 

[makenmend]

I'd go with 1.5 gal from US composites,there prices and service are 1st rate. better to a have a little extra than not enough.

MM

 

[tx river rat]

x2 what MM says
Ron

 

[tysonlee]

But I don't think you did anything wrong. You have to saturate the glass, and as long as you paid attention and made sure that the glass was fully saturated, it stands to reason that there is plenty of epoxy on the wood.