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Re: Strip: glassing the inside first...
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 1/20/2016, 12:59 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: glassing the inside first... (Dan Caouette (CSCWC))

Hi Dan,

i think this is why most glass the outside first, too much time screwing around making extra forms instead of working on the boat. The cradles (external molds) are nice though when you're fitting the hull to the deck and working on the deck, supports the hull securely.

Bill H.

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Strip: glassing the inside first...
art -- 1/19/2016, 2:46 am
Re: Strip: glassing the inside first...
draken -- 1/19/2016, 8:40 am
Re: Strip: glassing the inside first...
Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 1/19/2016, 10:15 am
Re: Strip: glassing the inside first...
Bill Hamm -- 1/20/2016, 12:59 am
Re: Strip: glassing the inside first...
Etienne Muller -- 1/20/2016, 5:46 am
Re: Strip: glassing the inside first...
Jaybabina -- 1/22/2016, 1:42 pm
wanted to add...
Jaybabina -- 1/22/2016, 2:01 pm
Re: Strip: glassing the inside first...
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 1/22/2016, 3:24 pm