| Author |
Message |
stefuel
Joined: 07 Mar 2006
Posts: 3353
Location: Green Harbor MA USA
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Well I now have all the hardware to vacuum bag whatever I come up with for a design. I have some stretch release film on order along with some carbon fiber and resin supplies from US Composites.
_________________
Chip
A Barco is only a AmPro with training wheels
Card carrying member of the AVS chain gang.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Nashou66
Joined: 12 Jan 2007
Posts: 16171
Location: West Seneca NY
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
stefuel
Joined: 07 Mar 2006
Posts: 3353
Location: Green Harbor MA USA
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Because of the expense of the materials, I don't want to make any mistakes so I'm going to begin by trying to duplicate a couple of small parts first with the finish I hope to get. When I'm comfortable with the weave, mixture and pressure of the process, I will then look for a chassis to design a cover around or get my hands on the existing molds.
_________________
Chip
A Barco is only a AmPro with training wheels
Card carrying member of the AVS chain gang.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
voodoo7869
Joined: 19 Oct 2007
Posts: 193
Location: Chicago, IL USA
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:47 am Post subject: |
|
|
You guys could get an stock case and have them remade via vac forming out of sheet plastic. Then just cut out the holes and away you go. They would be much lighter than fiberglass and simple to do a fit and finish. the best part is the stock case is your mold. This would probably be cheaper than all of the Hand work and specialized process.
_________________
Marquee 8000 modded, Marquee 9500lc with LUGs, Frankenyokes, and Moome. My avatar is not just a black box. CRT Is KING!!!!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
voodoo7869
Joined: 19 Oct 2007
Posts: 193
Location: Chicago, IL USA
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:57 am Post subject: |
|
|
I found a link online that describes the process and does the forming.
Here it is.
http://www.shamrockplastics.net/inner/vacuum_forming.htm
_________________
Marquee 8000 modded, Marquee 9500lc with LUGs, Frankenyokes, and Moome. My avatar is not just a black box. CRT Is KING!!!!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Heywood Jablome
Joined: 12 Mar 2006
Posts: 1548
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I've got a useful tool to bring to bear... A 74CFM vacuum blower capable of pulling something like 11" Hg. I used it for fast evac of large bags when laminating stringers for my last boat.
_________________
"Those countries which lag behind in industry, in the application of mechanics and technical chemistry, in the careful selection and utilization of natural products, where the respect for such activities does not permeate all classes of society, will unfailingly decline in prosperity. They will sink faster when neighbor states, with an energetic exchange between science and industry, go forward with renewed vitality."
-- Baron Alexander von Humboldt: 1769-1859
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
nomadII
Joined: 16 Jun 2006
Posts: 252
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I don't think the molds that ended uo in Ohio are worth having. Best to start from scratch.
Derfla indicated they were a mess.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
stefuel
Joined: 07 Mar 2006
Posts: 3353
Location: Green Harbor MA USA
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:48 am Post subject: |
|
|
What ever their condition, I'll bet it would take way less time to correct them then start from scratch. I have not seen them but all it would take is to repair the defects and put a new high gloss finish inside the mold. What you make with them will reflect their condition. If they really suck that bad then perhaps looking for a loaner set of covers to make new molds from will do it. I don't have a problem starting from scratch but not if I don't have to. If I do start from scratch, it won't resemble anything that's already been done. A whole new design.
_________________
Chip
A Barco is only a AmPro with training wheels
Card carrying member of the AVS chain gang.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Nashou66
Joined: 12 Jan 2007
Posts: 16171
Location: West Seneca NY
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
stefuel
Joined: 07 Mar 2006
Posts: 3353
Location: Green Harbor MA USA
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:05 am Post subject: |
|
|
I gut yer longbow...................................hangin 
_________________
Chip
A Barco is only a AmPro with training wheels
Card carrying member of the AVS chain gang.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
