KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Steve Jacobs
Please correct me if you have experienced different +++ Stand corrected - very effective peel ply (synthetic material) is available from the drapery store at a fraction the cost and I doubt that any release agent is involved. I wish I could be more specific, but my wife found it and

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Eason
Make a test piece with the material you have. KRRon - Original Message - From: "Steve Jacobs" <jayq...@microlink.zm> To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 12:10 AM Subject: RE: KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Mike Turner
- Original Message - From: patrusso<mailto:patru...@sover.net> To: KRnet<mailto:kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 5:26 PM Subject: Re: KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam. Dubi One other aspect of peel ply is that it helps to save

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread wilder_jeff Wilder
money? -Jeff >From: "Mike Turner" <aviato...@msn.com> >Reply-To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net> >To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> >Subject: Re: KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam. >Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:52:04 -0500 >MIME-Version:

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
<wilder_j...@msn.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 9:42 PM Subject: Re: KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam. > > Does the peel ply actualy soak up the resin or does the resin work through > the cloth to sit ontop of the peel ply. Can

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
Be sure there is enough resin to get the peel ply wet, even if you have to add some back. You must be getting your layup too dry. Carbon fiber is 5 times lighter and 5 times more expensive. It is also stronger and more brittle. It also blocks radio waves. Used in the right places for the right

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Eason
glass vs 3.9 oz > carbon.. the difference in the entire piece is about 10-15 oz, is it > really > worth the extra money? > > -Jeff > >>From: "Mike Turner" <aviato...@msn.com> >>Reply-To: KRnet <kr...@mylist.net> >>To: "KRnet" <

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Joachim Saupe
1. Resin is less dense that fiberglass or any other cloth. 2. Therefore the cloth floats on top of the resin layer, That does not make sense, the less dense material should be what floats! i.e.: wood is less dense than water so it floats. Steel is denser than water so it sinks. Joachim

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Eason
OK it's the reverse. You got the Idea. Ron - Original Message - From: "Joachim Saupe" <jsaupe6...@earthlink.net> To: "Ron Eason <r...@jrl-engineering.com>, KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 3:39 PM Subject: Re: KR&g

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Mike Turner
- Original Message - From: Robert Morrissey<mailto:cam...@earthlink.net> To: KRnet<mailto:kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 8:40 PM Subject: Re: KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam. Dubi, see # 8 Mike Turner Jackson, Missouri

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Bernard McLean Sr
Insert this between 4. and 5. Apply Peel Ply to the epoxied glass cloth and roll out to ensure there are no voids. When dry (after step 5) remove Peel Ply and minimal sanding will be required. Bernie McLean Poplar Grove IL > Hello Krnet members! > > I would like to understanding the

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Dubi Gefen
Hello Krnet members! I would like to understanding the glassing procedure on foam. Follow the procedure as I understanding. 1. Sending the foam. 2. Cover/squeegee over the foam with slurry (Micro + epoxy) 3. Cover the wet slurry with glass cloth. 4. Cover over the glass

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread fixerjo...@aol.com
your layup list looks good to me are vairiations to the layup , cut & layup a layer at a time on the foam or stack all layers on some plastic sheet,wet them, then apply the layer buildup to the foam,happy sanding. steve jones,venice fl, n212kr

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Eason
to have a superior finish these my help. You will eventually find what is best for your taste after a few tries. KRRon - Original Message - From: "Dubi Gefen" <dub...@maanit.org.il> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 1:01 PM Subject: KR> Procedure to

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread patrusso
and squeegee off the excess. Good luck. - Original Message - From: "Dubi Gefen" <dub...@maanit.org.il> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 2:01 PM Subject: KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam. > Hello Krnet members! > > I would

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Robert Morrissey
Hello KR net members, I would like to add one question to what Dubi Gefen is asking. It relates to what he calls step 1. Sanding the foam. With the thicker spars of the new airfoil is it possible to put relief cuts into the structure of the wing, both foam and wood, so that when all the plies

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Peter Drake
I have seen "peel-ply" mentioned several times. What is it? Peter - Original Message - From: "Ron Eason" <r...@jrl-engineering.com> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 9:51 PM Subject: Re: KR> Procedure to cover glas

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Dan Heath
RELEASE FABRIC BLB1 Ply B peel ply coated with a release agent that releases all aircraft resins up to 400 degrees F. Use with R300 sensitive tape as all coated peel plies have the potential to transfer. 60" wide, 2 oz. nylon peel ply is .004 - 005 thickness. Grab tensile: warp - 110 LBS.

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" <da...@alltel.net> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 3:48 AM Subject: Re: KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam. > RELEASE FABRIC BLB1 > > Ply B peel ply coated with a releas

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Ron Eason
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 6:01 AM Subject: Re: KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam. > Simply put Peel Ply is a Dacron type of cloth which has been treated > with a release agent which prevents it from permanently adhering to epoxy. > Immediately after you have done a fib

KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam.

2008-10-12 Thread Mark Jones
gt; To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 6:01 AM Subject: Re: KR> Procedure to cover glass cloth on foam. > Simply put Peel Ply is a Dacron type of cloth which has been treated > with a release agent which prevents it from permanently adhering