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| − | * [https://hvartial.kapsi.fi/index.htm Hannu's Boatyard] - Tips on making small and medium sized wooden boats. | + | * [https://hvartial.kapsi.fi/index.htm Hannu's Boatyard] - Tips on making small and medium sized wooden boats. These are small rowboats, not fishing or sailing boats. |
| − | * https://www.alibris.com/search/books/subject/Biography-Autobiography-Entertainment-Performing-Arts?wquery=every+tools+a+hammer - Every Tool's a Hammer by Adam Savage. General advice for Makers with some notes relevant to the composites industry, such as using cardboard as a base for resin/glass. | + | * https://www.alibris.com/search/books/subject/Biography-Autobiography-Entertainment-Performing-Arts?wquery=every+tools+a+hammer - Every Tool's a Hammer by Adam Savage. General advice for Makers with some notes relevant to the composites industry, such as using cardboard as a base for resin/glass. Though the book is mostly general maker/diy shop advice. |
| − | * https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/my-next-project.19534/#post-174464 - This forum has | + | * https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/my-next-project.19534/#post-174464 - This forum has some folks that use fiberglass for making DIY rockets. In this post are a number of glassing videos on youtube. |
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgzW8SLhHdg Using candle wax as a mold for epoxy resin to repair a gear. Applicable for polyester, epoxy, or possibly putty. | * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgzW8SLhHdg Using candle wax as a mold for epoxy resin to repair a gear. Applicable for polyester, epoxy, or possibly putty. | ||
| − | * https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4CxsVIe8fOJCKkVNBxeD5-lSH9WfY0mG Composite Modeling Series - A collection of videos detailing RC plane wings made from epoxy and carbon fiber. The wings are cast in a set of molds. (Originally linked from: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4096143-educational-composite-modelling-series) | + | * [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4CxsVIe8fOJCKkVNBxeD5-lSH9WfY0mG Composite Modeling Series] - A collection of videos detailing RC plane wings made from epoxy and carbon fiber. The wings are cast in a set of molds. (Originally linked from: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4096143-educational-composite-modelling-series) |
| − | * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujk-wBQDUSk Fiberglassing Tutorial by Greg Hahn. A generally good tutorial. Although he uses epoxy, some of the tips and techniques (such as buying a box of cheap brushes, and removing bristles before using) are relevant. One thing he doesn't mention is the use of either spray or laminating rollers. For example, trying to brush out matte (instead of the roving he uses) would not be practical and a roller would work better. | + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujk-wBQDUSk Fiberglassing Tutorial by Greg Hahn]. A generally good tutorial. Although he uses epoxy, some of the tips and techniques (such as buying a box of cheap brushes, and removing bristles before using) are relevant. One thing he doesn't mention is the use of either spray or laminating rollers. For example, trying to brush out matte (instead of the roving he uses) would not be practical and a roller would work better. |
| − | * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2sh9hrIyHQ | + | * A video from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2sh9hrIyHQ FishBumpTV], professionals in the boat building business from the Gulf coast. Recommended. |
* See also the links page on the main website: https://advancecoatings.com/links.php | * See also the links page on the main website: https://advancecoatings.com/links.php | ||
| − | * Encyclopedia of Sculpting Techniques, by John Plowman. ISBN: 9781402703942 : This book covers a number of materials including polyester resin, and has illustrated examples. | + | * Encyclopedia of Sculpting Techniques, by John Plowman. ISBN: 9781402703942 : This book covers a number of materials including polyester resin, and has illustrated examples. Different mold making approaches are covered. It can be previewed here: https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsc0000john |
| − | * [https://www.westsystem.com/ | + | * [https://www.westsystem.com/ West Systems Epoxy], the brand sold by West Marine stores - a Boat supply store in the US. West Marine is also a good source for stainless steel hardware (i.e. marine grade nuts and bolts), and may be better than some hardware stores. |
Latest revision as of 17:45, 1 September 2025
External links
- Hannu's Boatyard - Tips on making small and medium sized wooden boats. These are small rowboats, not fishing or sailing boats.
- https://www.alibris.com/search/books/subject/Biography-Autobiography-Entertainment-Performing-Arts?wquery=every+tools+a+hammer - Every Tool's a Hammer by Adam Savage. General advice for Makers with some notes relevant to the composites industry, such as using cardboard as a base for resin/glass. Though the book is mostly general maker/diy shop advice.
- https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/my-next-project.19534/#post-174464 - This forum has some folks that use fiberglass for making DIY rockets. In this post are a number of glassing videos on youtube.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgzW8SLhHdg Using candle wax as a mold for epoxy resin to repair a gear. Applicable for polyester, epoxy, or possibly putty.
- Composite Modeling Series - A collection of videos detailing RC plane wings made from epoxy and carbon fiber. The wings are cast in a set of molds. (Originally linked from: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4096143-educational-composite-modelling-series)
- Fiberglassing Tutorial by Greg Hahn. A generally good tutorial. Although he uses epoxy, some of the tips and techniques (such as buying a box of cheap brushes, and removing bristles before using) are relevant. One thing he doesn't mention is the use of either spray or laminating rollers. For example, trying to brush out matte (instead of the roving he uses) would not be practical and a roller would work better.
- A video from FishBumpTV, professionals in the boat building business from the Gulf coast. Recommended.
- See also the links page on the main website: https://advancecoatings.com/links.php
- Encyclopedia of Sculpting Techniques, by John Plowman. ISBN: 9781402703942 : This book covers a number of materials including polyester resin, and has illustrated examples. Different mold making approaches are covered. It can be previewed here: https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsc0000john
- West Systems Epoxy, the brand sold by West Marine stores - a Boat supply store in the US. West Marine is also a good source for stainless steel hardware (i.e. marine grade nuts and bolts), and may be better than some hardware stores.
