It's really an adaptation of woodworking methods for clamping with air pressure. I'd Google vacuum bagging and look for hits within the realm of furniture and cabinetry.
4x8 sheets of basic mahogany from a fine wood lumber yard in Houston. I considered the fancier stilyff, but it's not necessary. This was 2-ply material without a backing.
How wide a plank would you expect to manage before you could have problems with air pockets being trapped behind the plank? Or would you just thumb-tack it here and there in order for the resin to seep out? I am thinking about bigger panels like walls inside a boat.
I dont think it would be a problem for practically any width, as long as the epoxy still has time before it sets up. I'd also limit the number of thumb tracks to just hold it in position, and keep those pressed in to where they have just a small gap to get under the head.
Link to the final build video with test run:
th-cam.com/video/7ye_9tUkLgE/w-d-xo.html
This is hugely helpful. Thank you.
Really helpful video, thanks for sharing
Thank you for the video! Very clear instructions!
That is a really great video. Thanks!
Bill, Superb job on the Squirt. Saw the final vid, she looks fabulous. What an accomplishment.
Really well done, thank you. Exactly the info I was looking for
Me too.
Looking good!
Great video Bill. Why not stain it after application to the hull?
I was afraid of the epoxy sealing the surface in spots and not allowing the stain to be even.
Nice video is there anywhere you could suggest to learn more on the equipment and set up. Thank you
It's really an adaptation of woodworking methods for clamping with air pressure. I'd Google vacuum bagging and look for hits within the realm of furniture and cabinetry.
Bill, beautiful boat! Where did you get the veneer?
4x8 sheets of basic mahogany from a fine wood lumber yard in Houston. I considered the fancier stilyff, but it's not necessary. This was 2-ply material without a backing.
@@billthomassie6118 Thanks again. Doug
How wide a plank would you expect to manage before you could have problems with air pockets being trapped behind the plank? Or would you just thumb-tack it here and there in order for the resin to seep out? I am thinking about bigger panels like walls inside a boat.
I dont think it would be a problem for practically any width, as long as the epoxy still has time before it sets up. I'd also limit the number of thumb tracks to just hold it in position, and keep those pressed in to where they have just a small gap to get under the head.
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OK, tanks. Love the boat your doing. Nice work!
you should use protective equipment when handling acetone (gloves). it is pretty nasty.
Atmospheric pressure 😉
Very good video. Much appreciated.