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Re: S&G: Fibreglass S&G
By:a18nmk
Date: 6/29/2010, 4:16 am
In Response To: Re: S&G: Fibreglass S&G (Bill Hamm)

: Oh yeah btw, if the fiberglass panels are not full length, joining
: them to get full lengths will be a trick. Not heard of anyone
: trying to scarf thin fiberglass panels before, not that it can't
: be done. If you do this, get a couple full Tyvex suits or you'll
: itch forever will all the sanding/drilling and grinding of the
: fiberglass that you'll have to do.

: Bill H.

Cheers Bill, the length of the stock isnt an issue as I can make sheets any length/width I want up to 30ftx20ft.

I'm well used to the itching too, Been there, done that!!!

I was thinking about making the initial sheet from 300gm mat, and then laminating a 600gm mat inside once I have the initial shape. May even add a lyer of coremat (300gm) and 300gm mat instead to give a bit more structure. Overall, a 900gm construction, whichever way, would be fine I think. Just not sure about the comparitive weight to ply and epoxy/roven laminate, but I wouldnt thikn there would be much in it.

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Fibreglass S&G
a18nmk -- 6/28/2010, 6:05 am
Re: S&G: Fibreglass S&G
Bill Hamm -- 6/29/2010, 1:55 am
Re: S&G: Fibreglass S&G
a18nmk -- 6/29/2010, 4:16 am
Re: S&G: Fibreglass S&G
Bill Hamm -- 6/29/2010, 1:52 am
Re: S&G: Fibreglass S&G
Wesley Ewell -- 6/28/2010, 8:37 am