So it has been a while since I tested the Corve and the skin finish is not as good as epoxy, kept at room temp or above, but acceptable. The...
I ran a test using CORVE8101-50 VinylEster Infusion resin. Skin finish, looks very good, like epoxy and at room temperature. So I bought 5...
Agreed.
No in theory it sounds great, do not clamp tight, but we have all done this and stuff moves around and we are to leave our c clamps loose? It...
I have been using Duratec Surface Primer for fast build up, maybe 30 mils at a time on plugs before sanding and polishing and forgot it was rated...
The Sunshield looks like UV stabilized clear gel coat. I am trying to stay away from the labor and the weight on these canoes. 15 mils of gel...
Thank you, I will look at Sunshield seriously. It opens a lot possibilities in resins. The question I still ask is do we trust supposedly UV...
fallguy Gurit indeed does have several infusion resins. One system may even cure with UV. I do not think any are recommended for long term...
I am building a few sub 20 pound 11.5 foot solo canoes. Kayak paddle, sit on the bottom or kneel and freestyle with a canoe paddle. I am using a...
Milwakee makes an angle drive that seems robust. It is an option to attach to some of their drills I recall. I bought one years ago for about...
Good discussion Sorry I got to it late. Steve, I also own the Amprobe ULD-300 and I believe you are correct it does not perform. There is a...
Jeremy, It would be great to hear how you feel about your project, what works and what you might change. Jim
Kevlar is light and does float so will be too resin rich by itself without bagging or infusing. I think one could hand lay up the outer hull...
If wood is the chosen hull material I think S-glass outside and kevlar inside makes best use of material qualities. The bow should have a heavier...
Six top line cordless drills sounds more like an "open" or "modified" event than a "fun" event. This is getting very expensive and they should...
Concrads on the win and the participation in these events. My last entry was just an attempt to keep things rolling, I did not see your entry...
Bullet scuppers are available and may be more efficient. Huki (surfskis) sells a pair for $40.00 US, and has directions and other information...
MIght want to paint a light color. In the sun dark could be 150 F which probably would not seperate the composite from the pvc but who knows. I...
Back when this thread was hot I ran a thermal test on tubes, all close to 3/4"diameter. I was going to post it but did not because nothing was...
Is the mandrel then left in place to support further build up of the shaft once the initial surface tension has been relieved? You did say...