Im thinking of learning to fibreglass. its always something ive wanted to learn how to do.

just wondering if anyone knows some good online literature to get me started on the theory behind it. ive found a few short articles but looking for something a little more in depth.

Also what would a reasonable allocation of funds to get a startup kit. (looking at building a heat shield (approx 1m x 0.2m x 3mm)
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Youtube and home depot for material if all you are going to build is a heat sheild.

Though Im no "expert:" I have slung a bit of resin and epoxy. Its relatively simple unless your trying to get indepth like complete layup schedules etc. Do you need to make a mokd or do you just need to make a flat sheet?? You said "heat shield", just how hot are we talking????

I buy my stuff in bulk from US composites, and get balsa core from Mertons

IMO the best way to learn is to buy 5 gallons of cheap poly resin, some cabosil, some cheap cloth, some mat, and some bi-ax, and then try and build something - like a wood table covered in glass. Then try to paint it! Once your through all of that, you will know what works, what doesn't, and then tackle a few small projects on the boat/house/whatever

Once you feel comfortable you should step up to epoxy, carbon, and other more expensive materials so your not wasting lots of $$$$

It's not that hard once you do it a few time

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I did that when i was in my teens . . . . . an look what happened . . . .

Glassdave..pulled floor up and tank out of my boat..going to be putting it back together..any pointers

I was gonna customize a boat with a chain saw, but GlassDave wouldn't let me, lol.

yo David! whats up man, hows the projects? long time no see (on line that is )

yep . . . . get some pics an start a thread. any and all issues will be answered.