the one thing that i messed up was the edges... i stapled at the edges instead of wrapping it around and stapling on the back. Now there is a little bit of a bulge and is making it hard to get the bondo nice and smooth.
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I usually rabbet in .25x.25 inches and staple the fabric in that groove. The quarter inch step gives you room to run the stapler head as well as give you room to add fiberglass without enlarging your piece.
quote:Originally posted by clueschopshop: i test fit it and its about a half inch too long... i think cause of where i stapled?
for my next project... what is a better way to attach the fleece
use thinner material as a base just to get the shape...old T-Shirt or grill cloth works great here. that way you'll avoid the .5" overlap around the lip. THEN go back and use another layer or thicker material...but avoid the edge this time. Re-enforce it a little...glass it on the inside...but overkill isn't necessary at all, especially on something where FORM > FUNCTION like those pods
ps: CA glue works great for attaching material...no staples, no wait...only problem is it likes to heat up and smoke a little so be careful and always know where a cup of water is.
quote:Originally posted by Enticiv1: A 90 grinder wit some 36 grit eats em up.
too harsh for curves and corners...you'll kill that shape real quick with a 90
invest in a DA (dual action) sander...sands beautifully and hugs those corners..vibrates more rather than spins so you won't cut away too much at once. best $40 you'll ever spend at Harbor Freight.
ps -- it'll eat those staples like nothing just the same. belt sander too. but DA is my personal favorite for projects like that.
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quote:Originally posted by GuitarMoFo1: I usually rabbet in .25x.25 inches and staple the fabric in that groove. The quarter inch step gives you room to run the stapler head as well as give you room to add fiberglass without enlarging your piece.
-Craig
^^ that's pretty good pics?
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Probably should use the DA.....but 90 takes a second.......especially if you know wut your doin.
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