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Re: Glass lay up for
By:Brad
Date: 10/31/2001, 3:36 am
In Response To: Re: Glass lay up for (Craig Bumgarner)

: If weight were indeed no object and you wanted a stronger layup, you could
: add all the glass you want. But weight is an important factor in a kayak,
: so is cost. So we compromise. And the devil is in the details. This is a
: discussion that has gone on and could again go on for a VERY long time. To
: get your feet at least near the ground, have a look at Nick's page on
: material testing:
: http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/Building/Testing/index.html and past
: postings.

: Then keep in mind that Kevlar is difficult, though not impossible to work
: with. Because you can't sand it (it just fuzzes up), the normal proceedure
: is to put it down first, very carefully, without overlapping the joints
: and then put down a layer of glass over the Kevlar while the resin is
: still wet and then work it all out very carefully. Remember that Kevlar is
: opaque and the wood will not show through. If you are not that worried
: about weight however, I certainly would not bother with Kevlar, rather,
: I'd just add another layer of 6 oz cloth.

: That's just my two cents though.

: CB

Thanks
Would you add another layer of 6 oz to the inside, outside or both?

Messages In This Thread

Glass lay up for
Brad -- 10/30/2001, 7:05 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
Sam McFadden -- 11/1/2001, 11:15 am
Re: Glass lay up for
Greg Root -- 11/7/2001, 9:12 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
LeeG -- 11/12/2001, 11:13 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
Dean Trexel -- 11/7/2001, 9:53 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
garland reese -- 10/31/2001, 10:01 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
Craig Bumgarner -- 10/30/2001, 10:30 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
Brad -- 10/31/2001, 3:36 am
Add glass inside first, then outside.
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/31/2001, 8:41 pm
On the contrary....
Brian Nystrom -- 11/1/2001, 12:31 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
Craig Bumgarner -- 10/31/2001, 7:49 am