REFLECTOR: Fiberglass Tapes

[lawrence epstein]

I considered buying the rolls, but found that you get much neater layups 
wetting out (measured out 1:1 glass:resin by weight)an un-cut sheet of the 
estimated square area on the THINIST plastic you can find. another layer on 
top. squeegee out the air and as much resin as you can get out and cut with 
a razor into strips with the correct bias/width. peel off 1 side, brush a 
layer of resin onto the "recipient site" and put in position. brush down 
smooth and THEN peel off 2nd layer of plastic using the brush at the 
separation edge. then peel ply over (EVERYTHING YOU DO!) brush down (no 
additional resin).

This will give the "cleanest" lines & layups which are the lightest possible 
and will not require sanding prior to additional layups or primer.

YOu might already know all of the above, but I had a lot of sloppy/heavy 
layups done b4 I learned it, not to mention the time I spent wrestling with 
rolls of 2"BID.

Larry Epstein
173 FGE


>From: Jorge Bujanda <jbujanda at dslextreme.com>
>Reply-To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
>To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
>Subject: REFLECTOR: Fiberglass Tapes
>Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:00:33 -0700
>
>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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