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<blockquote data-quote="JKDriver" data-source="post: 8171549" data-attributes="member: 656249"><p>Well, I will disagree with some of what hispls stated. He is right that fiberglass is more expensive than MDF. However it is not awful to work with if you are set up right. You say you have contractor grade tools? A good vac system, like at least a big Rigid shop vac? Compressor and air tools? Random orbital sander with vac attachment? Those can make life a lot easier.</p><p></p><p>Even if you don't, the main thing that will make life easier is to use 100% solid epoxy resins, and get the correct speed cure for your environment. This will mean very little odor, less amine blush, and using quick cure can greatly speed up the process. Look at MAS or West Systems. Also, I almost never use fiberglass chopped strand, which is the itchy crap used to create bulk. It is also what takes tons of sanding. I use Coremat in 2 and 4 mm for adding bulk and rigidity. Get epoxy rollers, small spiked metal rollers that help you get bubbles and voids out of your laminate. Always!! use good respirators when sanding fiberglass and epoxy resins!</p><p></p><p>I build wood/epoxy composite canoes and kayaks as a side business and make my living with a decorative concrete and commercial coatings company. So I deal with epoxy on a daily basis. If you need to make curved panels, don't overlook the possibility of bending up okume plywood to the shape needed, then laminating with epoxy and fiberglass.</p><p></p><p>Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JKDriver, post: 8171549, member: 656249"] Well, I will disagree with some of what hispls stated. He is right that fiberglass is more expensive than MDF. However it is not awful to work with if you are set up right. You say you have contractor grade tools? A good vac system, like at least a big Rigid shop vac? Compressor and air tools? Random orbital sander with vac attachment? Those can make life a lot easier. Even if you don't, the main thing that will make life easier is to use 100% solid epoxy resins, and get the correct speed cure for your environment. This will mean very little odor, less amine blush, and using quick cure can greatly speed up the process. Look at MAS or West Systems. Also, I almost never use fiberglass chopped strand, which is the itchy crap used to create bulk. It is also what takes tons of sanding. I use Coremat in 2 and 4 mm for adding bulk and rigidity. Get epoxy rollers, small spiked metal rollers that help you get bubbles and voids out of your laminate. Always!! use good respirators when sanding fiberglass and epoxy resins! I build wood/epoxy composite canoes and kayaks as a side business and make my living with a decorative concrete and commercial coatings company. So I deal with epoxy on a daily basis. If you need to make curved panels, don't overlook the possibility of bending up okume plywood to the shape needed, then laminating with epoxy and fiberglass. Dave [/QUOTE]
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