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Re: 2 oz glass
By:Dan Lindberg
Date: 5/25/2000, 1:08 pm
In Response To: Re: layers of glass? (Paul G. Jacobson)

Paul,

I used the 2 oz glass on my last canoe, in multiple layers, ala George.

I got the glass from Raka, mainly because the samples I got from Defender were contaminated. (I don't like Defender)

I wetout 2 layers at a time, because when applying the epoxy (with a brush) to 1 layer, I couldn't put on a small enough amount and the glass would "float". I think your on the right track to try to put epoxy on 1st, I didn't because it was hard enough to get the glass to conform to the hull dry. Let us know how it works out.

I noticed that with the 2 oz, I got more small, square air bubbles, then with heavier glass.

Also, the edges of the underlayers are noticable, but not like heavier glass.

I used some of the 2 oz on some paddles I refinished, the ends wore off in 1 40 mile BW trip.
: I'm thinking 2 ounce fabric would also be good for paddle blades, and for one
: of my other crazy ideas: making panels from woodstrips, and using those
: instead of expensive plywood for stitch and glue designs.

Gotta ask, what kind of canvus boats?
: Several canvas covered boats to finish first,
: PGJ

Dan

Messages In This Thread

layers of glass?
Don -- 5/22/2000, 10:53 pm
Re: layers of glass?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 5/24/2000, 1:05 am
Re: layers of glass?
Larry Thompson -- 5/24/2000, 11:51 am
Re: layers of glass?
Jeff Fine -- 5/25/2000, 3:52 pm
Re: You Made My Day!
Spidey -- 5/25/2000, 6:13 pm
Re: layers of glass?
Spidey -- 5/25/2000, 1:12 pm
small batch equals. . .
Paul G. Jacobson -- 5/25/2000, 12:03 am
Re: layers of glass?
Spidey -- 5/24/2000, 2:17 am
Re: layers of glass?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 5/25/2000, 5:03 am
Re: 2 oz glass
Dan Lindberg -- 5/25/2000, 1:08 pm
Canvas boat plans. (Off topic)
Paul G. Jacobson -- 5/26/2000, 12:21 am
Re: 2 oz cost
Dan Lindberg -- 5/26/2000, 10:04 am
Re: Bubbles? What bubbles?
Spidey -- 5/25/2000, 1:04 pm
Re: layers of glass?
Kent LeBoutillier -- 5/23/2000, 6:06 am
Re: layers of glass?
Sam McFadden -- 5/23/2000, 1:53 pm