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Re: Fraying ends of fiberglass cloth
By:Ed Walshe - Dublin
Date: 6/7/2000, 6:04 am
In Response To: Fraying ends of fiberglass cloth (David)

Hi, when I cut cloth, I pull out three or four lengthwise strands from each edge. This gives a tasseled effect. When you apply the epoxy, it is fairly easy to squeegee the edges without pulling out more strands. Also, the taper at the edge makes feathering a bit easier.

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Fraying ends of fiberglass cloth
David -- 6/6/2000, 11:25 am
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Tony -- 6/7/2000, 6:36 pm
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Ed Walshe - Dublin -- 6/7/2000, 6:04 am
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Sam McFadden -- 6/6/2000, 2:20 pm
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Chuck -- 6/6/2000, 3:46 pm
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Dean Trexel -- 6/6/2000, 4:39 pm
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peter czerpak -- 6/6/2000, 1:23 pm
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Dean Trexel -- 6/6/2000, 12:38 pm
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dtw -- 6/6/2000, 3:32 pm
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Spidey -- 6/6/2000, 4:36 pm