awwwww, man, you gonna make me try to have to remember that? lol. here's a couple of sources: http://www.compositesworld.com/sb the...
outlaw, are you rebuilding or manufacturing from scratch? there's a couple trains of thought here that come to mind when it comes to stringers....
you make a really great point that i have been questioning for quite a while yet no one has given me a satisfactory answer so i just go with what...
rick where you at on this thing???? post some updates!!!!!! :D
i've used painter's drop cloths. as mentioned, CHEAP! i use them mostly in vacuum bagging situations. i find that smooth finish shelf paper works...
here's the link for the rivets: http://www.fastenertechnology.net/products.html nice call on the pastry bag. i guess i'll place an order with...
nice clean work there rick! looking good. epoxying the plywood is the only way to go. if you want a little more insurance on the bottom side a...
GRP or glass reinforced plastic (or FRP, fibreglass reinforced plastic) is a composite of glass fiber and a plastic binder. the plastic binder can...
you can use epoxy over polyester, you can't use polyester over epoxy. polyester has a very poor secondary bond when it comes to adhering to epoxy....
should work in theory! ;) actually a lot of performance cats and racing boats are built with composite cored hulls. hatteras is also starting...
looks good! i'm jealous. i spent the entire weekend between rain showers grinding and scarfing the stringers to tie in the transom. you're moving...
ok, i can chime in from experience here. i have been using epoxy for going on 5 years now. took a break after katrina for a couple of years to...
i would start here rick: http://www.yachtsurvey.com/HullFailP2.htm david pascoe does a good job of explaining why NOT to bond the stringer...
the buffer would work in a pinch but you would want something with more speed. you would end up with less dust in the air but not less dust if you...
all of the above! well except the buffer. harbor freight sells a good 7" grinder and an accessory backing pad. the whole set up cost me around...
usually forming fillets with thickened resin works. allow it to gel slightly before laying up the cloth. i've seen most use cabosil some swear by...
