mick_allen
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Then I fillet using the zip-lock bag (like a cake decorating bag) to dispense the filleting mix (epoxy and antisag Cabosil)
Another hot technique for this [in that odd kayak design shown a while back where I had about 200 linear feet of filleting to perform], is to use syringes [10ml and 60ml] with wide needles [from lee valley] chucked in a caulking gun.
This is a surprisingly useful approach to many syringe techniques because: 1] you have good precise control over the placement of the tip 2] you can have many tip sizes from miniscule to large, 3] you are not handling the bag or the syringe - hastening setup by hand warmth 4] both syringe sizes actually fit in the caulk gun!
The non ratchet gun is by far the best [and cheapest] because the 'caulk' metering can be more gradual and precise - admittedly still a little messy.
Here's a 10ml syringe with small needle in a gun:
Another hot technique for this [in that odd kayak design shown a while back where I had about 200 linear feet of filleting to perform], is to use syringes [10ml and 60ml] with wide needles [from lee valley] chucked in a caulking gun.
This is a surprisingly useful approach to many syringe techniques because: 1] you have good precise control over the placement of the tip 2] you can have many tip sizes from miniscule to large, 3] you are not handling the bag or the syringe - hastening setup by hand warmth 4] both syringe sizes actually fit in the caulk gun!
The non ratchet gun is by far the best [and cheapest] because the 'caulk' metering can be more gradual and precise - admittedly still a little messy.
Here's a 10ml syringe with small needle in a gun: