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  1. 22nd June 2017, 06:09 PM #1
    Alex vp
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    Red face Hi from Melbourne!

    G'day all,

    My skills with wood working are basic. I'm interested in eventually acquiring some more advanced woodworking equipment down the track (when I finally have the room), but in the mean time I've been transforming my van into a camper.

    So I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction for some information on a bench top that I epoxied, two days ago (featured below).
    It has been coated twice with "bote-cote" (it's what I had already), it has a sort've grippy feel to it when i run my hand over it, also my hand will be slightly sticky.
    So I want to finish it up with some sanding to get a smooth touch feel but also keep the high gloss look.
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    Thanks, Alex
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  3. 22nd June 2017, 08:35 PM #2
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    Welcome to the forum!

    I'm a novice too, and have been starting to play with epoxy recently, I found that the cold Melbourne weather meant a long cure time use my West System epoxy. This could be a similar problem, but there are plenty of people on here with more experience than me that should be able to offer better advice.


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  4. 22nd June 2017, 08:50 PM #3
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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Alex".
    There are a stack members across the Melbourne area, quite a few in country Victoria plus lots more across the rest of the country & the world.....
    You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
    Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork......
    Cheers crowie

    PS _ Keep an eye out on the forum for Melbourne Get Togethers as a great way of meeting like minded folk....
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  5. 23rd June 2017, 07:30 AM #4
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    welcome aboard
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  6. 23rd June 2017, 04:39 PM #5
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    Welcome to the forum Alex.

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  7. 23rd June 2017, 07:31 PM #6
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    Welcome to the forum.
    A lot of finishes take time to cure. Longer in cold weather, and if it is cold it can effect the finish. I no little about what you have used, but can you tell us how it has been applied.
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