OK. All epoxy generates heat, but the faster curing epoxys will generate more. Another factor in heat generation is the size of the surface area that the epoxy is spread out over. A cup of mixed epoxy will generate more heat (and cure faster) than that same cup spread-out over a large area. You are ...

Has anyone done an analysis on vacuum bagging vs. a pneumatic press? I'm assuming the maximum pressure one can achieve with a vacuum bag at sea level is 14 psi. With a fire hose inflated to 40-60 psi is the ski seeing 40-60 psi across its surface? Is 40-60 psi really necessary to get a good bond bet...

Anyone have any 5 inch fire hose?
Thanks,
T.