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Vacuum bagging, wish I had it now!! (pic)
By:Brian C.
Date: 10/29/1998, 3:00 pm
In Response To: Re: filling voids (Nolan Penney)

> If you mean opposite sides of the void, yes.

Yes

> Wouldn't have to be opposite sides of the wood.
> As mark noted, venting at the top would be best.

Ah, no, but thank you for pointing that out to fellow subscribers

> Are you saying structural integrety was compromised by the drill hole?
> If so, I think you're over doing it with the concern.
> The void itself is far more significant.

Right, the hole is already filled. I'm more concerned about the void. It looks as though some of the tape managed to get knotted up, thus creating the void. I'll dig it all out, refillet and retape it.

thanks

I just wish I had the funds for vacuum bagging it. It really makes for stronger joints, and helps eliminate voids.

Messages In This Thread

filling voids
Brian C. -- 10/28/1998, 2:58 pm
void update
Brian C. -- 10/31/1998, 12:15 am
Re: filling voids
Nolan Penney -- 10/29/1998, 8:04 am
Re: filling voids
Brian C. -- 10/30/1998, 12:44 am
Re: filling voids
Nolan Penney -- 10/29/1998, 2:34 pm
Vacuum bagging, wish I had it now!! (pic)
Brian C. -- 10/29/1998, 3:00 pm
Re: Vacuum bagging, wish I had it now!! (pic)
Mark Kanzler -- 10/29/1998, 5:30 pm
Re: Vacuum bagging, wish I had it now!! (pic)
David Dick -- 10/29/1998, 8:05 pm
Re: Vacuum bagging, wish I had it now!! (pic)
Mark Kanzler -- 10/30/1998, 1:25 pm
Re: Vacuum bagging, wish I had it now!! (pic)
Nolan Penney -- 10/29/1998, 3:31 pm
Re: Vacuum bagging, wish I had it now!! (pic)
Brian C. -- 10/29/1998, 4:35 pm
Re: filling voids
Mark Kanzler -- 10/30/1998, 12:56 am
Re: filling voids
Dan Lindberg -- 10/28/1998, 5:34 pm