> Hi all,

> I'm starting a stictch-and-glue kayak. I'd like to get your opinions on
> the use of fiberglass tape vs cutting the tape from cloth. I have never
> used the tape before, and as I understand it, there is a bit of an
> "edge" on the stuff. For those who've cut their own from
> cloth........what type did you use...6oz? How wide did you cut it? How
> many layers of tape did you use? Did you cut one long piece for a seam,or
> did you use short pieces and overlap them? Would it be better to cut the
> cloth on the "bias" or just cut the stuff parallel (I have no
> idea how to spell parrallllell....!!) to the edge of the cloth. I have
> some extra cloth lying around, but not enough to make a 16' strip of tape.
> Anyway, I need some advice and suggestions for which way to go here.
> thanks in advance.

Garland,

I prefer using the tape. I then use a cabnet scraper to take the edge off the cloth after the epoxy has set up for a day. You can take the edge down very quickly this way.

Mike