Date:         Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:46:05 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Pop Top Wood Frame Damage. PIC
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@gmail.com>
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  I didn't check the pics but knowing your location and the climate there,
you are probably dealing what is weirdly called "dry rot"...There are
plenty of epoxy-based filler systems made that repair dry rot.   These can
be used by almost anyone, without special knowledge or skills, if you
carefully read and follow the instructions.

   I use, for most all my composite repairs, the products known as WEST
System Epoxy, available online from many places.  They offer various base
epoxies and a line of additives that you can mix, according to the task you
are faced with.   Done properly, an epoxy repair is normally stronger and
more durable than the original structure...This stuff last for a long time,
and is really handy to keep around for various repairs and glue jobs.

On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 8:26 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> Hope I'm not abusing my list privileges posting so much!
>
> This is regarding an older staple style canvas.
>
> This image shows damaged filler between the wood frame and fibre glass
> top. And, tapping on the wood, it's a little loose:
>
>
> https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h-B-fnvfjEg/UUfYA3KDR1I/AAAAAAAAHPQ/EITrsPbrYRk/s640/pop%2520top%2520RR%2520corner%2520wood%2520frame.jpg
>
> Would removing all the filling material and wedging shaped wood and
> construction adhesive into that spot suffice? Or am I possibly dealing
> with a failing frame?
>
> Maybe I could repair with fibre glass between wood and top?
>
> Repair ideas and yay or nay on the frame damage would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil.
>
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> Neil n
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