Repairing my own screw-up with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy - Part 2
In this second part of our keel repair series, I’m fixing a mistake I made on a small wooden boat I built about a year ago. The keel—originally glued on with West System 105/205 epoxy—started to fail under constant submersion, and now it’s time to do it right. In this video, I share the full repair process, lessons learned from the failure, and demonstrate how to use G/flex epoxy, West System 105/205, and mechanical fasteners to reinstall the keel—this time with confidence. Whether you're working with Purpleheart, sepili mahogany, or any oily hardwood, this episode is packed with real-world epoxy bonding tips and hard-earned wisdom. 📌 What you’ll learn: * Why the original epoxy bond failed * The difference between G/flex and 105/205 systems * Why oily woods like Purpleheart need special treatment * How to prepare wood surfaces for optimal epoxy adhesion * Scarf joint improvements, clamping pressure advice, and fastener strategies * Mixing epoxy by weight vs. volume—and why it matters * Pro cleaning/prep techniques (including what rags not to use!) ▶️ If you missed Part 1 where I removed the keel without damaging the hull, watch it here: https://youtu.be/YO1L_EdIe3k 🛠️ This episode is sponsored by West System Epoxies. Huge thanks to their tech team for their help and for making rock-solid adhesives that boatbuilders can count on. West System Epoxy Info – https://www.westsystem.com/ 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell if you're learning from these builds. Your support keeps this channel afloat. 🔗 Relevant Links: Part 1 of This Repair – https://youtu.be/YO1L_EdIe3k Scarf Joint Tutorial – https://youtu.be/Cp8oihaWwnY My website: https://www.nomadboatbuilding.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadboatbuilding/ It's not about the money but living isn't free... Here are some ways you can support this channel. Buy some merch: https://www.nomadboatbuilding.com/shop/ Support these videos with monthly or annual pledges at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nomadboatbuilding Or make a one time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nomadboatbuilding
