Plug to mold to boat

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by silentneko, Jan 30, 2014.

  1. silentneko
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    silentneko Senior Member

    I'm thinking about building a plug to pop a mold off of. I have built several boats using epoxy and wood, but have limited experience with polyester resin and gelcoats.

    I need to know the whole process, I have a good idea of what to do but I'd love some step by step info to double check myself. Can anyone explain to me, or share a good link to info, about the process starting with a good plug, and ending with pulling a hull from the mold?

    I'm looking for things like when to use waxed/unwaxed resin and gel coat, different release agents....

    Thanks guys.
     
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  3. silentneko
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    Thanks for the link
     
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