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Re: Epoxy: Weight of glass and epoxy
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 2/27/2002, 9:13 am
In Response To: Epoxy: Weight of glass and epoxy (WeeHooker)

: Sorry, I know this has probobly been discussed to death but I can't seem to
: find my notes. I'm in the process of designing a 14'x28"
: recreational/fishing kayak to be built hybred style. I'd like to calculate
: the weight of the ( 40 sq ft) hull but need to get an approximation of how
: much a coat of 6 oz cloth and 3 layers of epoxy add. I'm thinking about
: 2.5oz /sf. Am I off by much?
: Thanks
: Dave

For a rough estimate of finished weight I use 0.7 pounds per square foot for 6 oz glass on 1/4" thick strips. This is the total, not just the contribution of the glass and epoxy.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Weight of glass and epoxy
WeeHooker -- 2/27/2002, 8:11 am
Re: Epoxy: Weight of glass and epoxy
Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/27/2002, 8:53 pm
Re: Epoxy: Weight of glass and epoxy
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 2/27/2002, 9:13 am