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Re: Whoa! Charlie, Not so fast
By:Charlie
Date: 12/23/2008, 8:28 am
In Response To: Whoa! Charlie, Not so fast (Reg Lake)

I stand by what I said. Of all the chatter about hulls of 'glass, Kevlar and CF only one builder has ever come back with proof that such a project went off as described. That covers 4 or 5 years.
A project like a carbon fiber sit-on-top is a big, expensive project. It could be a massive money-loser if it fails. I think stating a caveat to that effect is the neighborly thing to do.

: Charlie,

: Please speak only for yourself. I don't agree with your description of what
: this site is and isn't. Frankly I lurk for those pearls of wisdom that go
: beyond basics.

: I have a hunch that all who ask questions on this board are not greenhorns
: and we may be missing some good information by discouraging some of these
: projects.

: I don't exactly know what Sam's qualifications are but his input here is
: priceless and superior to most.

: There is a great cowboy quote that says "The quickest way to teach a
: greenhorn is to let him do it his way".

: I personally think there is great value in that.

: Peace,

: Reg

Messages In This Thread

Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top...
Andy -- 12/20/2008, 10:55 pm
Back to the seam issue
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/26/2008, 5:31 pm
Re: Back to the seam issue
Bill Hamm -- 12/27/2008, 11:25 am
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top...
Charlie -- 12/22/2008, 1:33 pm
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top...
Sam McFadden -- 12/22/2008, 2:36 pm
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top...
Charlie -- 12/22/2008, 5:08 pm
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top... *LINK*
Sam McFadden -- 12/22/2008, 5:23 pm
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top... *LINK*
Daniel Daniels -- 12/28/2008, 4:58 pm
Re: Other: Don't Point that Thing at Me!
Charlie -- 12/28/2008, 8:35 pm
Re: Other: Don't Point that Thing at Me!
daniel daniels -- 12/29/2008, 3:46 am
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top...
Roy -- 12/25/2008, 10:34 am
Pumps
Sam McFadden -- 12/25/2008, 1:29 pm
Re: Pumps
Roy -- 12/25/2008, 1:55 pm
Re: Pumps *LINK*
Sam McFadden -- 12/25/2008, 10:28 pm
Re: Pumps
Roy -- 12/26/2008, 4:51 pm
I'm Amazed...
Ken Brunton -- 12/23/2008, 12:45 pm
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top...
Bill Hamm -- 12/23/2008, 12:56 am
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top...
Sam McFadden -- 12/23/2008, 10:15 am
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top...
Bill Hamm -- 12/24/2008, 1:28 am
Infusion vs. wet lay-up
Sam McFadden -- 12/24/2008, 10:55 am
Re: Infusion vs. wet lay-up
Bill Hamm -- 12/25/2008, 1:06 am
Re: Infusion vs. wet lay-up
Sam McFadden -- 12/25/2008, 1:52 pm
Re: Infusion vs. wet lay-up
Bill Hamm -- 12/25/2008, 8:44 pm
Re: Infusion vs. wet lay-up
Sam McFadden -- 12/25/2008, 10:33 pm
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top...
Charlie -- 12/22/2008, 10:44 pm
I'm a fan
Ted Henry -- 12/23/2008, 11:18 am
Thanks *NM*
Sam McFadden -- 12/24/2008, 11:45 am
Whoa! Charlie, Not so fast
Reg Lake -- 12/23/2008, 1:30 am
Re: Whoa! Charlie, Not so fast
Sam McFadden -- 12/23/2008, 10:35 am
Re: Whoa! Charlie, Not so fast
Charlie -- 12/23/2008, 8:28 am
Good intentions.
Reg Lake -- 12/23/2008, 5:16 pm
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top... *LINK*
Sam McFadden -- 12/21/2008, 2:35 pm
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top... *Pic*
Reg Lake -- 12/21/2008, 2:06 am
Re: Other: Seaming a composite Sit on Top...
Bill Hamm -- 12/21/2008, 1:30 am