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Stringer lay-up Q:
Posted: May 31st, '14, 21:02
by scot
Getting close to setting the stingers and have a question on the lay-up. I'm using epoxy & 1708, question is; how many layers of 1708?
thanks
Re: Stringer lay-up Q:
Posted: May 31st, '14, 21:14
by CaptPatrick
Scot,
For stringers, the cross section of glass should be a tight 3/8" - 1/2". The stringers are the backbone of the hull, don't skimp...
Re: Stringer lay-up Q:
Posted: Jun 1st, '14, 07:28
by scot
Thanks Patrick,
That should be 5-7 layers, about what I was thinking.
BTW I laid some glass yesterday into a mold I built for fabricating corners and I can't believe how much easier (and faster) the epoxy soaked the cloth with a 10% add of denatured alcohol into the mix. Huge time saver and it really enhanced the quality of my backyard efforts. Nice tip.