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Step-by-step instructions cover everything from safety precautions to materials selection to the final lamination process. Practice exercises offer hands-on experience for with glass cloth, mat, core materials, and resins. Information is provided on molding, structural concepts, and the caring for cured fiberglass. There is even a list of suppliers, repair techniques for materials other than fiberglass, and a complete section on covering wood with fiberglass.
Reviewers praise the first edition:
.."."provides an excellent introduction to working with fiberglass for new construction and for repairs." -- Finescale Modeler
"A good general reference for persons starting to work with fiberglass reinforced plastics...worth having." -- Road & Track
"Readers learn how to mend everything from bathtubs to swimming pools, to rustproof and customize cars, and much more." -- Antique Motor News
.."."an indispensable book..." -- Ohio Fisherman
.."."excellent text for anyone contemplating fiberglass work of any magnatude." -- Book Reviews
.."."describes the strength, durability and lightness of fiberglass, while exploring a great many of its astonishing number of applications." -- Wright Publishing Co.
List of contents
INTRODUCTIONChapter 1: Fiberglass FactsChapter 2: MaterialsChapter 3: Tools, Equipment, Supplies, and Work AreasChapter 4: Health and SafetyChapter 5: Care and Maintenance of FiberglassChapter 6: Working with Cured FiberglassChapter 7: Fundamentals of FiberglassingChapter 8: Molding Methods in ManufacturingChapter 9: Structural and Assembly Concepts and PracticesChapter 10: Repairing FiberglassChapter 11: Repairing Other Materials with FiberglassChapter 12: Covering Wood with FiberlgassChapter 13: Auto Body Repair and CustomizingChapter 14: Fiberglass Products to Kit FormChapter 15: Construction Projects Using Flat PanelsChapter 16: Fiberglass Laminating Over Rigid FormChapter 17: Construction Projects Using Contact MoldingAPPENDIX: SUPPLIERSGLOSSARYINDEX
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Summary
Covers what from safety precautions to materials selection to the final lamination process. This book offers hands-on experience with glass cloth, mat, core materials, and resins. It provides information on molding, structural concepts, and the caring for cured fiberglass.
