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Re: Fiberglass Seaming Question
By:Ross Leidy
Date: 7/3/2001, 11:41 pm
In Response To: Fiberglass Seaming Question (Rick Mitchell)

Normally, the inside seams are done first. Once cured to at least green, then the outside seams are taped. I suppose you could do it the other way around, but using packing/strapping tape on the outside you can pull the seams tight and get the outside surfaces aligned easier.

Ross

: When putting the 2 halves of the Guillemot together, should the outside be
: allowed to cure before doing the inside seam and the end pour? or is dry
: to the touch good enough?

: Thanks,

: Rick

Messages In This Thread

Fiberglass Seaming Question
Rick Mitchell -- 7/3/2001, 7:56 pm
Re: Fiberglass Seaming Question
Ross Leidy -- 7/3/2001, 11:41 pm
Re: Fiberglass Seaming Question
Doug K. -- 7/3/2001, 8:18 pm
Re: Fiberglass Seaming Question
Rick Mitchell -- 7/3/2001, 8:32 pm