Well I guess it's true- You get what you pay for. Since the cost to me for the cloth that I was trying to identify was nothing- it appears that it is worth just that for structural work( wings,vert. stab, elevator, etc, etc.).
Thanks Mark L. for helping me to identify the weight. I guess I'll have plenty to use for fairings and such as long as the piece is not structural. Thanks also to Sid Woods & Jeff Scott. I had no idea that I was and still am so uneducated regarding fiberglass. I have done small jobs w/glass patching surfboards & boats but back then we just went to a surfshop & bought a "kit" and went to work. Now that I am planning to hang my life on my work I certainly intend to heed good advice. Now the question that comes to mind is how do I know if the supplier is selling me "fresh" cloth. Is there a way to tell when cloth is getting "too old" for structural work. Are there any visual signs I should look for ? Where do others buy their glass supplies ? Should I only buy from companies like Wicks or AC Spruce ? How would I know if their cloth is beyond resonable shelf life for aircraft work ? I certainly don't mean to drag this out but I am really concerned about this since I am a fiberglass novice and now have concerns about how I can make sure I get good supplies. This stuff ain't cheap and it's hard enough forking out the dough without having nagging doubts about the cloth I buy. Thanks again to ALL who took the time to respond to my question. I have been following this site for a number of years ( as a matter of fact I started my KR before the internet was born) and can honestly say that the KRNET is the reason I did not give up on my project after it sat untouched collecting dust and getting in the way for far too long. V/r -- Jim L. e.flyer1atcox.net
