"P.C. Ford" wrote in message
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On Sat, 8 Oct 2005 22:25:12 -0400, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

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.

yep.

Let's put that solution in the smoke and mirrors column.

Hmmm.... I guess it must be different for working people. I've known
several boat yard operators and pile drivers who use this method (for their
own boats). Actually, the most common way is to use regular epoxy resin and
thin it with acetone to the right consistency. I know of a couple rib
repairs that are about 25 years old and still in place.

Ed