James, What do you mean by 'fiberglas?" Fiberglass is just that -- glass fibers processed into one of many differing forms. It can be obtained as a chopped strand, woven into a mat or a cloth, etc. Now, if you're referring to the polyester resin that is typically used to mix with fiberglas to form the fiber reinforced plastic material used to make boats, Corvettes, etc., that's a whole other matter. Polyester resins -- a common brand is 'Bondo' -- are not particularly good adhesives -- particularly when used with wood -- nor do they posses much structural strength by themselves. Use the epoxy. It is an excellent adhesive and it does posses a fair amount of structural strength. Don't use the 5-minute variety, however, you want something that will really soak in there before it has to be clamped together. To achieve that, it will need to stay liquid for a while. Use the slow hardener. Regards, Del -------------------------------------------- James Grebe wrote: > Hi All, > Today I looked at a bad bass bridge. The upper 1/3 of the bridge pins have > split the wood and opened the wood. What is the better repair Fiberglas or > epoxy? > Thanks > James Grebe > R.P.T. of the P.T.G > Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups and Practical Piano Peripherals in > St. Louis, MO
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