There are some low viscosity epoxy products on the market that claim to
restore rotten wood. A few of them do restore the compression strength but
do not help the bending strength. They are great for salvaging antique
porch columns, thresholds and window sills but totally useless for boat
repair where the stresses are not all in compression.

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Glenn Ashmore

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"MarshallE" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have been reading about a process of restoring rotten wood by soaking
resin into the wood making it as good as new or better.

Are there other options for replacing rotten ribs and frames other than
traditional sawed or steam bent? (from the inside)

Is there any truth to this process or just more smoke and mirrors?

Thanks for the help on this question and the earlier one about boat
repairs.

Marshall