Fiberglass - 178 pieces of wood later...

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Fiberglass - 178 pieces of wood later...

Postby Juneaudave » Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:07 pm

First you take 178 pieces of wood, a qt. of titebond, 20+clamps...and you got a hatch...

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Here's some shots of the wetout of the hatch...first I cut the trim and temporaily clamped it in place...the trim goes on permanently after glassing

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After finish sanding, I laid the 3.8 oz glass and smoothed it with a soft brush...this lightweight glass is tender to handle... the hatch is sanded to 120 grit, wet down to raise the grain, and resanded to 120

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I typically wet out with a brush...

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And squeegie the whole thing off at a low angle to get the excess epoxy off and make sure the glass isn't floating...

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Tonight and tomorrow...fill the weave with another layer of epoxy...go fishing for king salmon at the 4 am high tide...roll on another layer of epoxy to build a sanding surface...glue the trim on...let dry...put salmon on to smoke ... and call it a weekend!!!
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Postby starleen2 » Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:17 pm

WOW - what an eye popper :? :shock: :thumbsup: :applause:
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Postby doug hodder » Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:35 pm

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!! It really really looks great Dave! Lotsa thumbs up for you!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Doug
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Postby martha24 » Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:23 pm

WOW!!! Your hatch looks amazing, your whole teardrop looks amazing!
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Postby Sam I am » Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:42 pm

Wow! That's beautiful!
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Postby Dean in Eureka, CA » Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:47 pm

Dave,
That's looking outstanding!!! :thumbsup:
Are you gonna be able to have it done in time? :worship:
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Postby Juneaudave » Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:24 pm

Dean in Eureka, CA wrote:Dave,
That's looking outstanding!!! :thumbsup:
Are you gonna be able to have it done in time? :worship:


Hummm...Teardrop time you know!!! But I am actually working on it!!! I really, really am!!! I keep getting distracted....
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Postby doug hodder » Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:26 pm

Yeah.....King Salmon fishing...that's a tough distraction....you're killing me guy! Doug :cry:
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Postby Miriam C. » Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:43 pm

:twisted: Soooooooooooooooooo where's the picture of the salmon? 8) :lol: Beautiful as usual Dave. One of the prettiest I have seen. :thumbsup:
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Postby swissarmygirl » Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:45 pm

Incredible! :applause:
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Postby Catoosa Grani » Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:00 pm

Dave, that is one beautiful TD. You are doing a fantastic job but I sure wouldn't want it to get in the weather. I know it would stand up to it but it looks like something in a museum. Congratulations on the outcome.

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Postby madjack » Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:24 pm

Miriam C. wrote::twisted: Soooooooooooooooooo where's the picture of the salmon? 8) :lol: Beautiful as usual Dave. One of the prettiest I have seen. :thumbsup:


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Postby Eddielbs » Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:01 am

Dave, it is truly a work or art.. Really good job :thumbsup: The shades of those woods really look great together. And that glassing job really brings it out.
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Postby Nitetimes » Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:28 am

Outstanding!!!! Absolutely out #@@&ing standing!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Postby prohandyman » Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:25 am

Nice work Dave. A very capable wood worker. I have got the fire for your smoker.....I am going to burn my tear after seeing yours! :thumbsup:
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