Filler

[blackduck]

I read and article in I think Wooden Boat About a mixture of rosin and beeswax to cover screw heads. Any one have any info. on what kind of rosin" is it the same rosin used by gymnast.

[Mr.O]

I too read the article and purchased some rosin at a western gear store. Apparently what cowboys use and I guessed the same stuff as the gymnists use. I mixed up a batch and experimented on screw holes . Interesting stuff; if you sand too hard it melts the wax content and leaves a dip, I tried various amounts of rosin and beeswax also still got the same melting if I sanded too vigorously.. Soo the i tried a file and that worked a little better. I planned on using it on my Haven 12 1/2 which I was going to CPES after planking. I contacted RotDoctor (CPES supplier) and he thought it would be smart to CPES first before using the mix; again it might melt with CPES attacking it. Then too I got to thinking about paint sticking to wax and that is not going to happen very good . SO....... I decided to use a two part epoxy for the screw holes and it seemed to do the job nicely. Hope this helps and gives you some food for thought.

[blackduck]

THANKS MRO For the info on the rosin I have used epoxy filler before I thougt this stuff would be good for rub rails so when they have to be replaced it is easier to expose the screws.