Category: design
BYU Undergrads Build Bamboo Composite Bridge
Fibers from Bamboo trees can be used as the reinforcement for composites materials. This is a clip from the BYU Weekly segment on 6/22/2011, highlighting the bamboo fiber composite bridge built by three BYU undergraduate...
Read MoreHerman Miller Fiberglass Chairs
Herman Miller’s revolutionary fiberglass chair is an icon. Here is an old video showing how it was designed and manufactured:
Read MoreAdding Details
Model M1911 has two features that are add-ons. Two detail pieces were made, finished, and painted separately. This was done to allow for greater detail and nicer finish. It would have been difficult to mold them into the main...
Read MoreAdding Color to Model M1911
Once the surface is smooth, it is time to add some color to Model M1911. Dupont products were used on this project. The first coat is the sealer. This provides a consistent color and smooth surface for the basecoat layer. It...
Read MoreCustom Fiberglass Speaker Boxes
Fiberglass materials allow for custom shapes and features. A very popular Do It Yourself project is custom speaker boxes for automobiles. [ad name=”Adsense 125 x 125″] To accomplish this, it is important to begin...
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