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Re: Material: Epoxy and fiberglass cloth
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 1/4/2010, 12:10 am
In Response To: Material: Epoxy and fiberglass cloth (pettyofficeryn3)

: Almost ready to fiberglass Guillemot double kayak. Looking for
: recommendations where to purchase 38" 4 oz and 6 oz cloth
: and epoxy. Think I need about 15 yds each, and probably 3 gals
: of epoxy. Have heard recommendations to purchase all at same
: source for compatability. I have looked at several sources on
: internet but either the fabric is too narrow or too wide or not
: the right oz....no doubt I'm not looking in the right
: place....I'm located in Georgia, USA Appreciate any advice.
: thanks

3rd post, grrr, not had my first cup of coffee yet:

Compatability shouldn't be an issue as long as the fabric is sized (roughly-coated) for epoxy. Even that glass sized for polyester will work with epoxy, just wets out slower and might not be quite as clear.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Material: Epoxy and fiberglass cloth
pettyofficeryn3 -- 1/3/2010, 6:39 pm
Re: Material: Epoxy and fiberglass cloth
Tim Foley -- 1/6/2010, 4:36 pm
Re: Material: Epoxy and fiberglass cloth
Bill Hamm -- 1/7/2010, 12:39 am
Re: Material: Epoxy and fiberglass cloth
pettyofficeryn3 -- 1/6/2010, 8:57 pm
Re: Material: Epoxy and fiberglass cloth
Matthew -- 1/4/2010, 9:38 am
Re: Material: Epoxy and fiberglass cloth
Bill Hamm -- 1/4/2010, 12:10 am
Re: Material: Epoxy and fiberglass cloth
Bill Hamm -- 1/4/2010, 12:08 am
Re: Material: Epoxy and fiberglass cloth
Bill Hamm -- 1/4/2010, 12:07 am