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Re: Strip Thickness Tolerances
By:Scotty
Date: 9/21/1998, 9:33 am
In Response To: Strip Thickness Tolerances (Lars)

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> Any recommendations on the tolerances I should be striving for as I cut
> strips? I'm cutting long ones (16') that all seem to have at least a
> slight wobble in them. How much is acceptable? Also, on related note, when
> I am finished sanding and ready to start glassing, how thick will/should
> my stips be?

> Note, Re thickness; Sooner or later,George will check in and tell you he starts with 1/8 strips. Of course, he builds meticulously, for light weight and strength, and has established a specific regimen of glass layering, based on much research. Plug in Posts by "George Roberts" and read. TNX, Scotty (a newbie, and closet GR fan)((he's my Idol))

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Strip Thickness Tolerances
Lars -- 9/21/1998, 12:27 pm
Re: Strip Thickness Tolerances
Scotty -- 9/21/1998, 9:33 am
Re: Strip Thickness Tolerances
Paul A. Lambert -- 9/21/1998, 7:38 am
Re: Strip Thickness Tolerances
Mark Kanzler -- 9/21/1998, 11:16 am
Re: Strip Thickness Tolerances
Mike Spence -- 9/21/1998, 3:07 pm
Re: Strip Thickness Tolerances
Mark Kanzler -- 9/21/1998, 3:29 pm
Re: Strip Thickness Tolerances
Nolan Penney -- 9/21/1998, 7:18 am
Re: Strip Thickness Tolerances
Mark Kanzler -- 9/21/1998, 10:45 am
Re: Strip Thickness Tolerances
Mike Scarborough -- 9/21/1998, 1:58 am