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Re: Material: Fiberglass question
By:Chris Menard
Date: 11/21/2001, 7:53 am
In Response To: Material: Fiberglass question (Jon Limebrook)

I would call Raka and talk to Larry. Tell him what you are doing and he'll give you all the answers you need.

I do recall reading in some Raka literature that some of the glass products are not intended for 'clear' wetout. Make sure the products will do what you expect/

: I'm working up a materials list for my next S&G. Is anyone familiar with a
: product in the Raka catalog called "3.25 oz. 8 harness satin
: glass"? It is described as being harder to wet out but very smooth
: and strong. It sounds like just the thing for the outside of the hull, but
: is it worth the extra effort? If you have used this cloth, please let me
: know what you think of it.

Messages In This Thread

Material: Fiberglass question
Jon Limebrook -- 11/20/2001, 8:15 pm
Re: Material: Fiberglass question
Ted Henry -- 11/21/2001, 4:22 pm
Re: Material: Fiberglass question
Ralph Merriman -- 11/26/2001, 7:13 pm
Re: Material: Fiberglass question
Ted Henry -- 11/27/2001, 1:04 pm
Re: Material: Fiberglass question
Brian Nystrom -- 11/21/2001, 12:14 pm
Re: Material: Fiberglass question
Chris Swol -- 11/22/2001, 12:30 am
Re: Material: Fiberglass question
LeeG -- 11/22/2001, 12:46 am
Re: Material: Fiberglass question
Chris Menard -- 11/21/2001, 7:53 am