On Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:35:22 -0500, Paul Oman
wrote in rec.boats.building:

if you clamp too tightly you will squeeze the epoxy out and the joint
will fail.

That's why I apply thickener. Enough pressure to achieve the bend and
the closure of any gaps, but not too much to press it all out.

My question just aims at the amount I should apply. Too much is bad,
too little too.

Thanks for your comment!

U.