REFLECTOR: Fiberglass Tapes

[Alex Balic]

No, unfortunately, the fiber orientation is not correct for the applications
we use bid tape for ( inside corners )  the 90 degree tape causes the fibers
to either have no support (along the axis of the corner) or difficult to
bend into the corner (if they are perpendicular)- the 45 degree tape that
you make will have 100% of the fibers crossing the corner at approximately
the same angle which is less than 90 degrees due to the geometry.  wish they
did make a 45 degree tape, but it doesn't take too long with the scissors to
make them really.......

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Jorge Bujanda
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 5:01 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: REFLECTOR: Fiberglass Tapes

In looking at the ASS catalog, I wanted to ask the group about 
experience with the 2" and 3" rolls of fiberglass they offer.  It seems 
like the cloth weight is basically the same (8.7 vs 7.8 oz/yd) however, 
are these BID and do they come with the fibers at 45 degrees?   In other 
words, can these be used in place of the recommended 45 degree cuts of 
BID?  Thanks

Regards,

Jorge Bujanda
Palmdale, CA
XL FG

Website:  http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jbujanda/

Regards,

Jorge Bujanda
Palmdale, CA
XL FG

Website:  http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jbujanda/





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