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I'm thinking about fiberglassing a box for my truck. And I was wondering if anyone has/used copper tubing to build a frame with? Just an idea that I had. Thanks.
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Is it because you could get nice curves from the edges and corners? But how would you stretch the material across the voids of the box and having them not dip in the middle until the fiberglass dries?
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quote:Originally posted by kescort: Is it because you could get nice curves from the edges and corners? But how would you stretch the material across the voids of the box and having them not dip in the middle until the fiberglass dries?
One thing I've seen others do but have never tried myself is to do a thin "skim coat" of resin across your material. Enough to make a complete layer but not enough to weigh it down. Let it cure then hit the backside with all the resin and mat you need.
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Not a bad idea, but for the money would'nt electrical conduit(sp) be cheaper. I mean, hey,, you are going to be covering it up anyway...
Just a thought.
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You dont need the tubing for strength, and there is a better way to make rounded edges, PLUS they can be at any diamater round you like. Use potter's foam, its the green crap ladies use to make fake flower arrangements. It is fantastic to use when making odd shapes and slopes with resinated materiels. It is cheep and can be found at any hobby store. It is easy to shape using a knife for removing major chunks and then may be "sanded" using your fingers. BEIt also comes in different spherical sizes and is therefore really useful in making pods. To get the best contours use polyester fabric over the potting materiel and once it is removed beneeth, apply your fiberglass mat. if you want structual reinforcement, just use wood under your glass, you can save a lot of money by keeping the glass thin.
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