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Re: unclear
By:bob
Date: 3/17/2001, 10:25 am

: (I realize I was unclear) Comparing bending strength for equivalent weights,
: I.e., bare plywood is as good as ligheter plywood with glass.

: For a wooden kayak glass is necessary to provide strength across the grain.
: The water protection is also necessary.

: (I am trying hard.)
George,
Are you saying that a laminate, say 5mm thick of wood, (plywood) will have equiv. strength to a laminate of 3mm plywoon and 2mm glass/epoxy?
Bob

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Re: unclear
bob -- 3/17/2001, 10:25 am