Date: 12/10/2003, 10:46 am
: In another current thread, srchr/gerald made mention of using milled
: fiberglass to strengthen fillets. I did a Google search and found some
: other references to the use of this material with epoxy - notably also at
: oneoceankayaks.com (used in mounting a footbrace).
I've been using the 1/32" milled fibers for added strength on fillets. I add a spoonful, or two, along with wood flour and mix up the epoxy to the consistency for the particular job I'm doing. The base for all of my goopie is the wood flour and/or cabosil (fumed silica). There are many additives one can add for desired characteristics. The milled fibers are $16.04 for 2 1/2 quarts at USComposites. Never fall into the trap of thinking that there is one way, and only one way, to do a job. There are a number of alternative materials and building methods. Some are equal, some are better, and some suck. Be flexible, enjoy....and BUILD.....
Messages In This Thread
- Material: milled fiberglass?
Peter Lyons -- 12/9/2003, 10:09 pm- Re: Material: milled fiberglass?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/10/2003, 11:34 am- which fillets need to be extra strong?
Peter Lyons -- 12/10/2003, 1:37 pm- Re: which fillets need to be extra strong?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/10/2003, 2:10 pm
- Re: which fillets need to be extra strong?
- Re: Material: milled fiberglass?
C. Fronzek -- 12/10/2003, 10:53 am- Re: Material: milled fiberglass? *LINK*
srchr/gerald -- 12/10/2003, 10:46 am- Re: Material: milled fiberglass? *LINK*
Charles Leach -- 12/10/2003, 9:43 am- Re: Material: milled fiberglass?
John Monroe -- 12/10/2003, 3:27 am- Re: Material: milled fiberglass?
David Humphries -- 12/10/2003, 3:48 am- Re: Material: milled fiberglass? *Pic*
John Monroe -- 12/10/2003, 4:19 am- Gorgeous work, John! *NM*
mike loriz -- 12/10/2003, 10:45 am
- Gorgeous work, John! *NM*
- Re: Material: milled fiberglass? *Pic*
- Re: Material: milled fiberglass?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/9/2003, 11:36 pm - which fillets need to be extra strong?
- Re: Material: milled fiberglass?