[simpits-tech] RE: UPDATE

[Roy Coates]

On Wed, 2 Apr 2003 mysticz28@swbell.net wrote:

> Gene Buckle wrote:
> >
> > I would imagine he may coat it with fiberglass or silkspan & dope.
>
> If he skins it with glass on both sides, say a layer of 5 oz., then
> another at 45 degrees, it'll be stronger than 1/2" marine plywood if I
> remember right. Well, that assumes no voids and perfect resin content,
> but it'll definately be strong enough.
>
> I tried a few experiments with those blue paper shop towels and
> polyester resin. Works suprisingly well for skinning foam, but doesn't
> have a ton of shear strength.

ok, educate me.

I've done a fair bit with glass but its always been a mould, gel-coat and
fibre.

How would you cover something in glass and obtain a smooth finish?

Roy.