Hi fallguy, perforated release film is used only if over the top infusion media is used. When using the grooved infusion core then it is not...
To make sure there is no confusion, what I am saying is for high quality infused laminates not something that is resin starved. The resins that...
Agree with what RX is saying, with Ondarvr when infusing this statement needs more consideration and discussion. "With infusion the core is...
Bond will be fine between core and 1708, tack glue does not help here it can only make things worse if too much used. I suspect you will have...
The lightest fairing filler that I know off is the Wast Microlight, followed by Phenolic microbaloons and then the mineral microspheres like your...
In your case if you had to increase number of ply's to maintain thickness then hand laminate makes more sense as it will be lighter. But do...
You can infuse any type of glass cloth, cloth with more space between tows will be faster to infuse. I once had a triaxial -45/90/+45 that was...
Fallguy, you can infuse your 4800gsm stack easily. It will be 4mm versus 6mm hand laminating. Do a small test piece 12" long will do to convince...
Do a search on Arkema BlocBuilder RC-50
Steve, for a one off MDF mold I used to do either 2 coats of resin or a coat of resin and high build. I only ever did one VE infusion and that...
MST, I think you will find that you are one of a very small minority that has actually used Imidazole. I considered it many years ago because of...
Peter, with the female batten mould there is also the option of only half hull. Gives you complete access without having to walk on anything....
Peter, I still find it hard to believe you can not get marine plywood. Plywood that you can get what standards does it meet? it does not have to...
Hi Peter, If you are not concerned with weight then the ISO minimum thickness might be a good choice for you. When structural loads allow for...
Hello Peter, I like your upcoming project. RX gave you an accurate thickness for your laminates, I will give you a general rule for stitched...
Use a grit impregnated composite fiber bristle wheel and a drill. They look the same as wire wheels.
I built a simple 14' canoe, 50mm 24kg styrofoam flatt bottom glassed with 450gsm double bias on the outside and 600gsm inside. Sides 3.5mm 3 ply...
You are going to paint the hatch so I would just use body filler. Might as well experiment while you can, I would actually do reverse, perimeter...
John, you must have had bridging over your bead area. This can also happen around core edges, to minimize this apply initial pull down vacuum in...
Chris, I like your trick for extending the resin break into a pleat. Also just read your write up, I think it is great. Well done. A trick that...