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03-16-2010 | 08:27 PM

AO31

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Engine Hatch

I'm wanting to build a light weight engine hatch for my cat. If I were to use a 1.5" thick nidacore honeycomb panel, what is the best way to finish the sides?

03-17-2010 | 04:12 PM

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will it be raised with flat sides and top? or flat and the edges needing finishing?

Nida core has a handbook available with instructions on edge finishing of their structural panels. most of it is on their website as well. What panel are you using?

http://nida-core.com/english/nidapro...fo_working.htm

they have a promotional offer right now for a free gallon of one of their Nida Bond fillers ($25 shipping but still not bad) you will most likely need APC or RFC

http://nida-core.com/english/promotions_nidabond.htm

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03-18-2010 | 08:20 PM

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Thanks Dave, was thinking 1.5" h8pp prefinished ready to use panels. The hatch is flat with only the sides to finish.

03-20-2010 | 11:40 AM

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I'm wanting to build a light weight engine hatch for my cat. If I were to use a 1.5" thick nidacore honeycomb panel, what is the best way to finish the sides?

Nida core is now offering a free 106 page Technology Handbook / Sample Pack which is a very nice sample pack there TEL 772-343-7300 and just by chance if you decide to give them a call tell them that you saw there ad for the free sample in Professional Boat builder which is a trade magazine for those working in design ,construction and repair.