Subject: Re: [harryproa] Re: Best way to start small? |
From: Rob Denney |
Date: 8/21/2013, 6:09 AM |
To: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au |
Reply-to: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au |
hi rob,
how are you?
is that a new technique - no table?
doug
--- In harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au, Rob Denney <harryproa@...> wrote:
>
> A possible order of operations might be: hatches, bulkheads, seats, (all
> could be done on a single sheet table, depending on the boat size), decks,
> floors, rudders, boom, beams, masts, lee hull (last 4 don't need a table,
> "just" an mdf mould). I agree with Nick that after the first couple, you
> will want to build a full size table and do multiple infusions.
>
> rob
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 12:37 AM, Doug Haines <doha720@...> wrote:
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> > **
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> >
> >
> > so what parts would you start doing if you got a small table or even a
> > boom size table ?
> >
> > doug
> >
> >
> > --- In harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au, "gravitygroper" <gravitygroper@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Theres heaps of small stuff you can do on a single sheet of Melamine
> > Faced MDF - from bunnings or a cabinet maker, you can get a 1200X2400 sheet
> > for about $20. Vacuum pumps are available on ebay for about $200 last i
> > checked, search for "2 stage rotary vane vacuum pump".
> > >
> > > Youll also need a catch pot to stop resin gettin into the vac pump,
> > absolute vacuum and engineering sell a premade one, or you could make one
> > yourself - only needs to handle -14.7psi.
> > >
> > > Once youve had a little play around with infusion, youll be wanting to
> > jump right into something bigger. Bigger infusions are more time efficient,
> > youll soon realize that scaling up is rather inconsequential, theres just
> > more resin to mix and thats about it.
> > >
> > > Sooner you get started, the sooner you finish :)
> > >
> > > Nick
> > >
> > > --- In harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au, "Doug Haines" <doha720@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello guys,
> > > >
> > > > On the continuing theme of trying to get going forward on the
> > > > main project (ie the next HP).
> > > > What would be an easy small part to start off with.
> > > > Without the investment of table and bulk materials?
> > > > Or is getting ready with the table and pump about all there is
> > > > to do before starting?
> > > > The method is good, but it is an all or nothing sort of a thing with re
> > > > gards to buying materials and getting started.
> > > > Sorting plans and work areas are really all I can think of.
> > > >
> > > > Doug
> > > > Perth
> > > > WA
> > > >
> > > > former Sidecar owner/builder
> > > >
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