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    Material conversion question

    Thanks. I was able to contact PAR and he suggested using the milled fiber with the resin and reduce the number of layers to 5 versus...
    Post by: mcdc, Apr 8, 2013 in forum: Materials
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    Material conversion question

    This is a complete engine stringer replacement on a 30 foot dual I/O with a mid stringer section also being replaced. The engine stringers are two...
    Post by: mcdc, Apr 8, 2013 in forum: Materials
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    Material conversion question

    I have a stringer that has a schedule as follows: 1. 4 OZ CSM 2. 18 OZ woven 3. 4 OZ CSM 4. 18 OZ woven made with VE resin. I am making...
    Thread by: mcdc, Apr 5, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    10-4, will add two more layers and go have a beer or three.......need to find a smaller boat for a project this is not one to learn so much on for...
    Post by: mcdc, Oct 11, 2012 in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    Thanks Par!!! I did several test panels before I started and they all are running 1/4 of an inch....all five. I kept all the glass that was...
    Post by: mcdc, Oct 10, 2012 in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    Thanks Par!! The area of concern is the area of thick buildup the factory had that was removed along the stringer 10 inches out on the hull. They...
    Post by: mcdc, Oct 10, 2012 in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    I have the stringers in with 8 total layers of DB170. That includes 4 tab/tape layers and 4 full covers all staggered ......One full cover layer...
    Post by: mcdc, Oct 9, 2012 in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    LOL..... Long necks it will be !! Think I will run the biggest one first, then stagger a run of tape, then the next biggest one staggered, then a...
    Post by: mcdc, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    Sorry Par. issue, plan was/is to tape 4 or 5 layers of 10 inch wide 1700 staggered, then come back with 4 layers of 1700 over the stringer and...
    Post by: mcdc, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    Thanks!! With that being said, I still plan to run 5 layers of staggered tape (8 out on hull and 2 up the stringer, 7 out and 3 up ect.) then 4...
    Post by: mcdc, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    I did a cheap deflection test for stiffness. I took a 8 by 8 inch square of 4 layers 1700, setup a small block on each side, setup a dial under it...
    Post by: mcdc, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    Sorry Par, I am still looking at the stringer. The test panel with 5 layers of 1700 is no where as strong as the the VE, 2 thick CSM/2 Heavy woven...
    Post by: mcdc, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    Thanks Par....makes sense. If you had to suggest the layup, what would think it should be to create the same strength on this 30 foot boat...
    Post by: mcdc, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: Materials
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    Resin choice

    Hey, I do have one question. If epoxy is stronger than poly, then why would using epoxy with CSM become the weak link in the Lam due to the resin...
    Post by: mcdc, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: Materials