Shortening The Hood
After the tractor hood was initially put back into one piece, it was time for some...
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Tag: fiberglass
Fixing up an old birdbath with epoxy and fiberglass
Epoxy resin and fiberglass reinforcement are a great combination for building and repairing many things. I have had never considered Bird Bath repair as a use for epoxy and fiberglass. I found a great video on Youtube where...
Read MoreHow to cut textiles and fiberglass on an AXYZ CNC router
Cutting the dry fiberglass sheets prior to layup can be time consuming, messy, and imprecise. The use of a CNC cutter will greatly improve the efficiency of that operation. From Youtube AXYZ International As you can see,...
Read MoreRepairing Spider Cracks in Gel Coat
Gel Coat that has cracks is bad for a number of reasons. It has very poor cosmetic appearance, show evidence of damage, and does not protect the underlying structure as intended. The good news is that these cracks can be...
Read MoreFiberglass Repair on the Jet Boat Project
Repair of fiberglass boats is important for the proper upkeep and maintenance. Completing the proper steps with the correct materials is important. Details can make a big difference on having a successful outcome to your...
Read MoreRC Scratch Building – Fiberglass Fuselage Without a Mold
Model aircraft builders use fiberglass and epoxy materials in the construction of their scale airplanes. This application has challenges for materials and processes, and the video below demonstrates the building of a fuselage...
Read MoreTruck Camper DIY- How to Build
Pickup Truck owners have been adding slide-in campers for many years. There have been commercially built units for many years. It is also possible to build one yourself. The tools are widely available, the techniques are easy...
Read MoreRepairing a cracked kayak hull
Epoxy and fiberglass can be used to successfully repair hull and deck cracks. There are some important steps to follow, and the correct materials must be used. Epoxy resin bonds very well to many materials, including kayaks made...
Read MoreCARBON FIBER CASE (How It’s Made)
Custom composite parts made from carbon fiber and epoxy can be made at your own workshop should you have the proper equipment, knowledge, and materials. Doing epoxy resin infusion with carbon fiber reinforcement is pretty...
Read MoreFinal Touches for Repair of Fiberglass Arctic Cat Snowmobile Hood
Following the repairs to the inside and outside of the Arctic Cat Snowmobile hood, it is time to provide the finishing touches to complete the project. There were a couple of edges where the new fiberglass repair had been...
Read MoreStructural Repair of Fiberglass Snowmobile Hood
The damaged snowmobile hood is prepped and ready for a proper repair with new fiberglass and epoxy resin. The hood had already been ground to promote adhesion. Then it was cleaned to remove contaminants. The inside of the hood...
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