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Apr 16, 2004 - 1:57 PM
bojangles_8686 View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)	I think I'm going to try making something out of fiberglass. Ive wanted to for some time and finally I decided I want to make something small just to see how hard it really is lol. I know the process but I just dont know all of the materials I need. I already have an electric sander and some fiberglass body filler (i guess I can use that to make the whole thing look smooth, right?) What else do I need, and does anybody have a suggestion for a beginners fiberglass project? Thanks, Chucky --------------------

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Apr 16, 2004 - 10:56 PM

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FG mat vs. FG cloth = mat is alot stronger and cost quite a bit more.

This is true but i've found that if u do the first layer(bottom layer) in cloth the mat will go on a lot cleaner and your project will get less airbubbles because of the cleaner apply

I will have to try this on my next project.

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You might want to use a MDF panel for the front of the enclosure, with holes cut out for the subs. Then the rear of the enclosure could be fiberglass so that it would fit perfectly and would use all of the space available.

I like to use 3/4in MDF and make some rings

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coomer... too bad you don't live here anymore.... there's actually a shop just for fiberglass stuff.....

i get my gallon of resin for $23.... the hardener is $7, which will generally last me through about 2 gallons or more (i've gone through about 5, and only used 1.5 bottles of hardener)..... the .75oz matting is only like $0.80 per linear foot (by 3 feet wide)... they have from .75 all the way up to some really thick stuff.... they also have all the different cloths as well, gloves, color for resins (wierd, i know), brushes, rollers, everything!

anyways..... the fumes aren't that bad as long as you're in a ventilated area... but you'll want a mask for when you sand/grind... i'm dumb and don't use one all the time

btw.... CLOTH is a lot stronger... it's woven.... matting generally is easier to build up though.... and matting is cheaper

I go to a boat repair shop to get my FG and catalyst for $24 the catalyst is included in the price.

William

Posts in this topic

bojangles_8686 Fiberglass Apr 16, 2004 - 1:57 PM

Phat_99CeliGT time and patience is #1 if u don't have that, ... Apr 16, 2004 - 1:59 PM

Coomer Yeah, fiberglass takes a long time to make somethi... Apr 16, 2004 - 3:32 PM

bojangles_8686 Thanks for the info guys... but im still not sure ... Apr 16, 2004 - 3:58 PM

Coomer You can make it using MDF, or fiberglass. It all d... Apr 16, 2004 - 4:10 PM

celimanST A good place to get FG is a boat repair shop they ... Apr 16, 2004 - 4:25 PM

toyotaspeed_90 coomer... too bad you don't live here anymore.... Apr 16, 2004 - 5:00 PM

bojangles_8686 QUOTE (Coomer @ Apr 16, 2004 - 4:10 PM) You can ma... Apr 16, 2004 - 5:07 PM

Coomer QUOTE (bojangles_8686 @ Apr 16, 2004 - 2:07 PM) QU... Apr 16, 2004 - 5:54 PM

Drocay QUOTE FG mat vs. FG cloth = mat is alot stronger a... Apr 16, 2004 - 6:47 PM

celimanST QUOTE QUOTE FG mat vs. FG cloth = mat is alot stro... Apr 16, 2004 - 10:56 PM

toyotaspeed_90 i'm sorry..... matting is NOT stronger than cl... Apr 17, 2004 - 4:41 AM

celimanST i did alot of research before i started my FG proj... Apr 17, 2004 - 7:12 AM

NEVERSTOP One thing I would recomend... wear TWO pairs of gl... Apr 17, 2004 - 9:30 AM

pxcr440 i read it all but i dont think anyone said that wh... Apr 17, 2004 - 12:30 PM

Coomer QUOTE (pxcr440 @ Apr 17, 2004 - 9:30 AM) i read it... Apr 17, 2004 - 12:52 PM

celimanST QUOTE Do you find it pretty hard to work from the ... Apr 17, 2004 - 1:33 PM

toyotaspeed_90 ok..... i think all of you aren't using the sa... Apr 17, 2004 - 2:44 PM

toyotaspeed_90 also.... again from my personal experience.... if ... Apr 17, 2004 - 2:47 PM

pxcr440 QUOTE (Coomer @ Apr 17, 2004 - 5:52 PM) QUOTE (pxc... Apr 17, 2004 - 3:36 PM

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