laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
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laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
okay , I put a description in the "FAQ" section of the resources here at Swaylocks.
To cut a long story short , this panel I made (an hour ago) is ...
5 layers clear [ie: 6oz fibreglass laminated with polyester resin]
1 layer 8oz hemp material
10 layers clear
1 layer hemp
10 layers clear
1 layer hemp
5 layers clear
all up , it took me about 40 minutes [but that's because I was taking gloves off to take photos at each stage ....]
So , now , here's the photos , since I have had quite a few people in the last month ask me. (And , I DEFINATELY prefer 20,000 words worth of PHOTOS , than words !) ....
"fin making pack"...
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laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
8oz hemp material ....
outlining...
it's only letting me post two shots inline at a time , sorry crew ...
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laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
masking off the area ....
[not an inlay ...just the funky curtain reflecting in the glass]
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laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
some of the materials needed ...
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laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
brush on the thin layer of lam resin ...
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laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
Add fibreglass cloth . Let resin soak in a bit . Add resin as needed . Roller cloth ...
( ...it pays to be ambidextrous , when taking photos while 'rollering' ! )
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laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
5 layers of 6oz down , time for the 1 layer of 8oz hemp now ....
..artsy fartsy type photo ( I included this just for you , 'Oldy' !)
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laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
wetted out hemp ....
10 more layers of fibreglass , 1 layer hemp etc etc ...I think you get the idea ?
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laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
finished laminated panel ...
I let it sit an hour or two , then brush on a thin layer of filler ['sanding / hotcoat'] resin , to let it gel completely.....
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laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
notes...
1. the medicine cups in these photos are 30ml [?30cc?] size. For bigger panels , use bigger cups. Catalyse each cup just before you are about to use them . Stir well [with a 'popstick']
2. I lay up 5 layers of 6oz at a time , usually [others may do less]
3. The hemp soaks up more resin than the 6oz fibreglass does [I've found the same with cotton , and carbon fibre , too]
4. The resin will gel on the roller , for me , anyway , if I don't work fast , with polyester resin . Therefore , always have spare rollers . Or use epoxy resin .
5. My flat stinks now.... Along those lines , wearing a respirator is a good idea !
I can't think of anything else to add just now , but if anyone can , feel free to add to this , ask questions , whatever !
Well, crew , I hope this has been helpful , and perhaps will encourage some of you to give making your own fibreglass fins a go . (Your board , and surfing , will THANK you for it , I think !)
cheers !
ben
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Re: [chipfish61] laying up a fibreglass fin panel ....
Thanks for that, Ben.