How I spent my Thursday (new layup!!)
12-06-2007, 05:40 PM
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How I spent my Thursday (new layup!!)
Spent the day laying up an airplane. My buddy Roger came over and helped, which is good, cause normally the hoser is out on his sailboat.
As you can see, we pulled a vacuum, which is neat, first time I've done this on a fuse. Just do a regular layup, put some painters drop cloth on it that has been "woodpeckered" and then some paper towels. Then put another painters drop cloth all the way around with some caulk to seal it.
more pics to follow
As you can see, we pulled a vacuum, which is neat, first time I've done this on a fuse. Just do a regular layup, put some painters drop cloth on it that has been "woodpeckered" and then some paper towels. Then put another painters drop cloth all the way around with some caulk to seal it.
more pics to follow
12-06-2007, 06:58 PM
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RE: How I spent my Thursday (new layup!!)
Nah, we just spilled a little on the layup to make it cure faster 
See you next week bud.
To the guy that PM'd me, just call me at 512-656-2357, explaining this stuff in typing while I've been drinking does not work for me
See you next week bud.
To the guy that PM'd me, just call me at 512-656-2357, explaining this stuff in typing while I've been drinking does not work for me
12-06-2007, 07:45 PM
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RE: How I spent my Thursday (new layup!!)
Welcome to the world of vacuum bagging of complex shapes.
Now try vacuum infusion - the layup will be even lighter with a higher Reinforcement:Resin ratio (you use less resin in the laminate. - Basically you lay in the reinforcement, instal the bagging material and a transfer medium (I use shade cloth - cheap and works well), draw a vacuum (make sure there are no air leaks anywhere) then while the vacuum is drawn, introduce the resin. It's a lot less mess and quicker once you have it set up.
The best bit - even more time for those bud's and less mess on the hands
Now try vacuum infusion - the layup will be even lighter with a higher Reinforcement:Resin ratio (you use less resin in the laminate. - Basically you lay in the reinforcement, instal the bagging material and a transfer medium (I use shade cloth - cheap and works well), draw a vacuum (make sure there are no air leaks anywhere) then while the vacuum is drawn, introduce the resin. It's a lot less mess and quicker once you have it set up.
The best bit - even more time for those bud's and less mess on the hands
