Thank you. The fabric is very stiff, 11.5 oz carbon. If there’s little advantage to vacuum bagging, I’ll try your suggestion of wetting out then...
There’s nothing illegal or unethical about what I’m doing. It’s a 45 year old canoe and the company (Mohawk) is no longer in business as a canoe...
I am vacuum bagging on a flat surface, removing the bag, then transferring the fabric to the mold. I have done three vacuum bags on a canoe mold...
I’m not infusing. I’m doing hand layup and vacuum bagging it on a flat surface. Then transferring it to a male mold. I’ve gone the resin infusion...
I vacuum bagged a one square foot piece of carbon. Dry is weighed 36 grams. Finished it weighed 46 grams. 78/22 ratio. Part looks fine. Thanks...
Did not think of that. Thank you.
Thank you. How does one manage a 16’ piece of vacuum bagged resin infused carbon fabric? Can it be rolled up and not become a mess? As for...
Need to know if this is a bad idea. I have given up on my resin infusion/vacuum bagging for my 11’ canoe project. I’ve got a heavy tandem canoe...
Well, a 25 year boat project has come to an end. The plan was to vacuum bag 2 layers hand lay up, then do a core, then 2 more layers. I was using...
A friend had a Mohawk 12’ whitewater boat that was at the end of its life. That is what I used as the first step.
Thank you both for replying.
If 3 ozs of epoxy has a pot life of 60 minutes, is there a way to determine pot life for larger quantities, with temperature and container shape...
Thanks.
I like it! What does the red image represent?
That is so cool!
My problem, and yes it's a big problem, is my mind plans out better than it executes.
That's impressive. Have fun!
About how many hours have you logged building your boat? It's a great looking boat.
Thank you. I have a Carolina Skiff. The bottom and bow are similar. No tunnel. I'm sure you have been in this type boat. If not, do not make any...
I've enjoyed this thread. What's the purpose of the hose in the bottom of the hull? Alan
