Bracket Project

Bryan A. · #1 02-05-2007, 10:12 AM

Nice job Big. You guys got me wanting to try this. Maybe after all the other projects are done.

Bigshrimpin · #2 02-11-2007, 01:37 AM

Spent today at Strick's doing arts and crafts with bondo and clay . . . The swim platform mold just needs to be waxed and it's ready to go!!

warthog5 · #3 02-11-2007, 09:29 PM

What is the coating on the MDF in this pix?

strick · #4 02-12-2007, 01:31 AM

Bobby it's just some epoxy that he rolled on it. Two coats sanding after the first will make it smooth. More pics to come from Tim soon. We just finished laying up the cap tonight.

strick

Bigshrimpin · #5 02-12-2007, 02:13 AM

Just made it home . . . I'm still dizzy from the resin. I forgot to bring my camera today . . . so here's some of chuck's pics.

NoBones · #6 02-12-2007, 03:08 AM

There is nothing that compares to the resin high!

You gotta love it.........
I can smell it now.
See ya, Ken

Bigshrimpin · #7 02-12-2007, 03:13 AM

Ken - It was BAD. I left a roll of paper towels in the back of the truck going home. There was a 60ft "quicker picker upper" tail on my truck . . . didn't even realize it until I pulled into a gas station.

The pic above is the first of 10 layers of glass.
I love 18oz roving!! The two layers of mat were real tough to get on (and get the air pockets out), but after that everything got a lot easier (I'm sure the fumes helped a bit too). Somehow the pail of resin seemed to just give and give. I thought for sure we'd run out, but we started with 4 gallons and there is still 1.5 gallons or so left. The last layer went on beautifully. I'm very happy with the results of the layup . . . can't wait to break open this mold. Thanks again Chuck!!

Bryan A. · #8 02-12-2007, 09:55 AM

Nice job. What kind of clay did you guys use this time for the fillets?

That first pic looks like on of my daughters art projects from nursery school.