I understand this is marketing, but it's marketing done well. I'm voluntarily watching an ad and enjoying it a lot. Great job y'all.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sage, we are indeed a business and we do need to sell our products in order to pay for making this content but we do our best to make it as broadly relevant as we can and I think we get the balance right. Thanks for watching.

@kalujny

28 күн бұрын

To be fair its at least half and half instructional video / ad. And the tutorial part is excellent.

Not going to lie, i jumped into this video randomly via youtube's chain of random videos, skipped to about half way in and i spent nearly the entire video from then on under the impression you were making a custom bathtub xD. Lovely work.

That mold looks amazing. This mold making process so far has kinda blown my mind. Excellent work.

The best fiberglass layup videos on the internet. Great detail. Lots of "tribal knowledge".

carbon fiber has always been a bit of a "dark art" to me, I assumed it was super complex wizardry that the ordinary person couldn't do, but you guys have completely cleared that illusion and these are some of the best informational videos (of any craft) on youtube. I don't live in the uk but if I end up ordering materials to try it out myself, definitely going to go through you guys 😄

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate your comments and your future support :)

Can't wait to see this thing in use! Definitely need a before and after on the gear

Can't wait to watch the next episode! Best regards from Brazil!

This channel is amazing. Exactly what I was looking for (for some time).

Love these video tutorials, I learn something new every time. Cheers Easy Composites.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim

I was hosnetly afraid of getting into composites. Your company's presentation and knowledge really helped me to get started and I'm having a lot of fun! I really like the thorough and clear explanation!!

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much; it's fantastic to hear that we may have helped get you started in composites and that you're enjoying it :)

@crazytrutas

3 жыл бұрын

I second that. thank you for the uploads.

@cerb345

2 жыл бұрын

likewise, although im getting shivers from that loose strand hell during the layup of the 450g mat. clean up looks awful

@snorttroll4379

Жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv is the special resin for the gelcoat important so I can use polyester and epoxy?

Simply the best video tutorials on this subject matter.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard, that's very kind.

@AHustleIsLikeASideOfFries

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'll second this. Very good production values, seemingly enough editing, well spoken yet approachable dialog, just overall excellent.

Could watch these all day - amazing tutorials!!

@easycompositestv

Жыл бұрын

We appreciate the kind comment! Thanks for watching!

Encore merci a l'équipe easy composites 😉😄

I hope these videos are good advertising for you, but they are also great entertainment! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. Unfortunately I can't buy much from you because the chemicals couldn't be shipped to Canada, but I would if I could. Your videos really helped me start and finish a project that looks amazing and it was only my first try!

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Xavier, that’s good enough for us. We do want to encourage and support composites enthusiasts, even if it’s not easy for you to buy for us. We’re also hoping to open a branch in North America fairly soon.

Amazing work friends. Thank you for sharing.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yassin, appreciated.

For sure one of the best videos for educational content!!!!

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuckey! :)

Your videos never show in my sub page...always find them in recommended. Love the videos, keep'em coming.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure why that would be but glad you found and and you’re enjoying them!

@captivenut4122

3 жыл бұрын

Same for me here.

you guys make it so easy to understand !!

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ricardo, we do our best, it's good to get your feedback.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for making the clip. I have been waiting for a long time. Thank you very much. I have gained more knowledge.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

Love these videos. Def looking forward to buying some kits and materials to try making some carbon fiber parts for my car!

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Ryan, look forward to working with you 👍

Both informative and an unobtrusive advertisement for your services and products. Well made

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that’s the balance we try to strike 😀

Impressive video, thank you very much for all that you help us professionals and those of us who started in composite materials, I am currently finishing my pattern, then I will buy the unimold system to make the mold.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Ernesto 👍 we look forward to hearing how you get in.

A well made video 👌🏼👌🏼

Great job. For those that have the correct working space it's best to use a gel-coat cup gun to apply the tooling gel coat. The thickness will be uniform and to spec. This will avoid crazing in thick areas of gel and ghosting of fiberglass in thin areas after many parts are made. After gel-coat and you're ready for lay up, always put your resin down first then your mat on top, it helps eliminate air bubbles and is faster - essential for a "hot" pot of resin (meaning high % of MEKP).

You just did a remarkable job!

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shnnen :)

Really enjoy watching your videos

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we enjoy making them.

an excellent video .Great job !!

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fabrice, appreciated.

Cool stuff, thanks

The mold releasing out is the most satisfying thing to see after so much work. And the mirror polish, ooh la la.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tarneil, thanks. Yep, successful demoulding is one of the best parts of composites :)

This video series beats all the one handy, shaky cam, in the basement, slapped together, filmed in 2001 mold projects tutorials I’ve seen. Pluuuus we see what groups of products work really well together.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to hear we’re hitting the mark 👍

stunning tutorial. If i have a lot of smaller parts like 5/10 small and medium mould for carpon parts is more cost effective to make all the mould with this method of swich to epoxy mould kit?

Alternative Title: How to construct a stylish, modern and lightweight black bathtub with composite materials

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget heavily impact resistant bathtub!

@RCONSTRUCT

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone is a comedian in the comments section

@chuckeynewkirk199

2 жыл бұрын

Haha form fits function, Eskimos eat your heart out!!!

@dennisyoung4631

2 жыл бұрын

That isn’t much of a joke, as I *have* thought about making a “camping bathtub” of fiberglass. It would be perhaps four inches /10 cm deep, about 2 feet /60 cm wide, and 3 feet /90 cm long.

@cvspvr

Жыл бұрын

@@dennisyoung4631 what the fuck is the purpose of that?

Looks amazing ❤ beautiful car

Very nice workmanship.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thank you too!

That's a pretty sweet bathtub!

Thank you, Paul and the team involved, apart from an excellent and engaging presentation, everytime I watch your tutorials you leave me with an exciting feeling of being able to do it myself. I hope I will realise some of my ideas sometime :) Wanted to ask for long time, is it viable to straight 3d print a mould from Polyethylene?

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments Andrew, we hope you realise those ideas too. 3D printing a mould is possible but there’s lots of considerations. We’re planning a comprehensive series of video tutorials on 3D printing for composites at the moment. It will be out next set of tutorials.

terimakasih sudah berbagi... 🙏🏻

Greatly explained 👍

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris :)

Yet another great video, I am really keen to laminate st, but I do not know what :D I am looking forward to seeing the next episode of this sleigh.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, thanks for the comments. Glad you're enjoying the series. I'm sure you'll think of a suitable project soon enough!

Excellent and accurate tutorial. We rarely use the tooling gelcoat and tooling resin because of the cost here. I wish you had a way to supply in South Africa!

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Brett, glad you're enjoying the tutorials. It's certainly not easy or cheap for us to ship resin products to South Africa but who knows, maybe in the future we'll have an outlet closer to you.

what a relaxing sound 12:25

Do you guys have any Videos where you explain how the overlay carbon fiber edges, i m trying to make a carbon steering wheel but i don't get the cut as clean as i want it to be and it's is clearly noticable.

Nice video love it.

Your company and your tutorials are one of the best there is. Do you have a reseller in Greece please?

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We do have one reseller in Greece called A.Andreou ; they carry a selective range of our products.

If I,m directly making a mould what clearence should I leave for all the layers of GF you specified and what should be the Fiber to resin ratio while applying GF layers also I ive in a different country so instead of uni-mould tooling resin can I use polyester resin mixed with chalk powder/any other putty. Please reply.

Some heavy professionalism !!

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony :)

Instructions unclear, i ended up with a bathtub. Jokes aside i love how simple you explain these types of video. Very useful thank you.

@easycompositestv

Жыл бұрын

And a very strong bath tub it was, no doubt! Glad you find the videos useful.

Gracias por estos tutorial nos perfeccionamas gracias

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting Eleazar, glad you enjoyed the video!

I was wondering, with every sled, did you have to do the profiles? Or did you make a mold from the first profile sled? Im curiouse if it saves weight or structure etc.

@easycompositestv

9 ай бұрын

This video is for the mould not the finished sled. So yes the mould can be reused many times as needed.

Suddenly tempted to mould a 32 ft boat hull in my garage

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the spirit!

Hi Do you know where I can find any good composite products in Switzerland? Your site is the greatest and your products look amazing, but the shipping cost would kill me

So I started playing with carbon after seeing these vids. Ever since I started doing it, I got a lot left over fiberglass moulds. PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON RECYCLING. Thanks

@tacticaltot8754

3 жыл бұрын

Fiberglass is often used for it's longetivoty and durability. Impregnated fiber cannot be un-impregnated and recycled

Great job! I saw software that allowed creating a reverse image of the pattern. This can be carved and used to create the mold with fewer steps, saving time and money. Are there constraints for using that system or are you unfamiliar with it? Thanks for such a detailed tutorial showing the proper use of your products.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes for low volume or one off mouldings, that method can be used to carve a mould via CNC out of a high density model board directly. You can then use our S120 board sealer to make a sealed surface suitable to work from. Generally for longer production runs or for large moulds such as this, the model boards are not so practical or durable for use in that way.

That mould would make a great bath tub afterwards! :D

thanks~

How good did that plug come out of that mould..!!! 🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🤓

Do you ever find the need to vacuum out the mixed resin before applying, especially in these large quantity batches? It seems like it works well enough without a vacuum being used.

@easycompositestv

8 ай бұрын

Careful mixing means it is not an issue. Also the resin is not especially thick so brushing on and careful rolling of the laminate is all that is needed to remove trapped air.

Good as usual

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Frank!

Great video as usual, So vinyl ester gelcoat is better than polyester gelcoat for epoxy infusion?

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, 100%. It’s a small change that makes a big difference. We never recommend polyester gelcoats when making moulds for epoxy components.

Wowsers guys! You've really knocked it out the park with these videos. Well played. I have a question about the Uni Mould system: I'm about to delve into the world of fibreglass having previously used solid, filled polyester as my primary weapon of choice to fabricate climbing holds. I'm now fabricating much larger holds that would benefit from a fibreglass construction. Typically, I'd use silicone moulds to pour into and was planning on using a relatively thin silicone mould with a fibreglass shell but having seen the Uni Mould system, I'd be more inclined to use this. However, given that the climbing holds require a textured surface, would the Uni Mould struggle to de-mould from this? If so, do you think the silicone layer/ fibreglass layer would be more beneficial? Many thanks and keep up the amazing work, Jonny.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

A highly textured surface would be a challenge to demould on a conventional mould. The advantage of silicone is its natural release properties and the fact it can be peeled and flexed. I would probably go for a silicone mould with glassfibre jacket as you get the support of the glass to hold the shape and ease of demoulding from the silicone.

@jonnysz03

3 жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv You're a star! Many thanks for the advice, and like I said earlier, these vids are fantastic.

Sehat dan sukses selalu friend Salam from indonesia

Really nice. I woul like to do it. Like you

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

If you do try, please let us know how it goes or if you need any advice!

Hello i wanna make mould for my aircraft engine cowling. What thing will you suggest to make the mould since i am not gonna required that mould again and again?

Fantastic insightful video. Ive just bought one of you mould kits and materials to have a go at making some simple carbon parts for my race car. Id like to use originals to take a mould from but they've been painted quite poorly in rattle can satin black. Can you recommend something i can treat the parts with to allow the moulds to release once made? Thanks

@easycompositestv

5 ай бұрын

Painted surfaces, especially 'rattle can' paints are a nightmare to work with as the solvents in the gelcoats often attack the paints and the solventing from the paint can push away the release agents creating a perfect storm for the parts not coming out of the mould. For such a part, it is often worth vinyl wrapping the part first before applying a generous coat amount of release agent to the vinyl thus guaranteeing that the mould comes away from the vinyl and the vinyl can be removed from the original part whilst creating a physical barrier between the two.

@MichaelWhiteRacing

5 ай бұрын

@@easycompositestv Perfect thank you. I was going to ask if vinyl wrapping was a possibility.

That came out nice! What was the finished thickness of the mold shell? Did you consider any backing structure? I guess with that planar flange and flexible parts it probably doesn't need it...

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Laminate thickness from these 4 plies was about 5-6mm which is typically a suitable thickness for most production moulds. We didn’t consider a backing structure for the two reasons you mention; the flange does a good job of stopping the mould from trapezing and with the part being quite flexible anyway there is little concern about keeping the mould to very exactly accuracy.

Use a long nap paint roller for wet out. Much faster, more even resin distribution and will do a lot air removal as you wet the part.

@toddlehman928

3 жыл бұрын

I also use the nap roller to soak up excess resin on my skin coat and subsequent coats, although ideally I would be using a chopper gun that I would have dialed in to 36% glass

I do all this work, I make sound in sides design 🥰

Thank you for this incredible video! Is there by chance a variation of this fibreglass that can remain transparent after lamination?

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

Most thin fibreglass fabrics will remain semi translucent depending on number of layers.

GREAT!!!

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

¡¡GREAT JOB!!! .

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Toujour tooooop. de morroco

Excellent Step-By-Step video! Would callouts for average open times and cure times be appropriate to include in these videos? Or is the system too sensitive to environment temps and humidity for that?

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, that’s a very good suggestion. Certainly these parameters are influenced a lot by things such as ambient temperature, size of mix etc., but they could be called out with ranges (I.e. 5-10mins). My only reservation would be to ensure they’re not too distracting but done right it could be useful. We’ll have a think!

@doktorscottdiabolical

3 жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv Awesome! I've used polyester in July in Georgia (95 degrees, 100% humidity, 800 ft altitude) and in January in Colorado (8 degrees, 3% humidity, 5800 ft altitude). With batch sizes of 8 oz and the same catylization ratio, one had an open time of 3 minutes. The other needed 2 days and finally a heat gun just to cook off. I've also used a 4:1 epoxy that wasn't affected by the cold at all.

Do you plan to make a video on cleanup, disposal and preparation? I suspect this takes significantly more time than the fun part.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe we’ll do some more general background videos and could include some more things like this. Thanks for the comment.

@stevenr8606

3 жыл бұрын

⬆️ Maybe means NO!

Again avesome video with great explanation how ewerything works :) PS remember to take hot bath in it before use XD

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip, will do ;)

And after all the sleds have been made, the mold looks like it would make a fantastic bath tub...

15 min of work for sprayup. 😉 Talon Internal mix with VRC-1000 chopper motor, it does wonders. I run an MVP MiniPro 22:1 for gelcoat and 11:1 for resin. Blades set at ~15mm fibers for skin coats and ~30mm fibers for bulking. Even solo, I can process 3 to 5 m2/hr with a very low incidence of voids, especially when coupled with a high quality radius putty. Cheers from South Carolina, USA!

Looks like a nice bathtub now.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, this thing pretty much looks like a bathtub from start to finish!

@janatlmb2770

3 жыл бұрын

my thoughts exactly? no I know how composite baths are made, at least the moulds for them :DDD.

@Runoratsu

3 жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv you shoulda just used one as your mould then, much cheaper and less labour intensive! 🤪

@Mchacz8008

3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most popular methods of making bathtubes btw

@philippe-lebel

3 жыл бұрын

Actually it's an "anti-bathtub" to keep the water outside (solid water by the way) ;)

do you have a video about making reusable vacuum bags? also what if one just uses a lot of wax layers, will the part release easily then?

@easycompositestv

Жыл бұрын

We do not have any videos on that. The vacuum storage bags are often reusable for simple wet lay vacuum bagging work. Durability is always an issue as it only takes a small piece of fibre to pierce a bag and ruin it.

@easycompositestv

Жыл бұрын

We don't have a video showing reusable bags no. You can build up a good release surface using layers of a wax release agent yes.

marvelous, what is the difference between the first resina transparent and the white one?? here only can get the transparent... thanks guys, you're amazing

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

The tooling resin (the cream one) is packed with fillers which stop it from shrinking. This allows all layers to be laminated in one go without shrinking or distortion. There’s a full description of this and other aspects of the UniMould system on the accompanying project page on our website. Link in the description.

If I want to make Bicycle Handlebars using carbon fibre/epoxy, using Resin Transfer Moulding. What are benefits of using my selected composite material and process for the part? What are the main difficulties for the design and the manufacturing? Thank you in advance

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a question off a paper! There’s a bit more than I can cover in a KZread comment but answers to all of those questions can be found in various other tutorials we’ve done.

@suhail8554

3 жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv thank you for your reply. I just want to know if resin transfer moulding is the best process of riser handlebars or not ? Thank you again.

@johnnyalberto9683

2 жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv hello please what is the name of the tool or where can I get it with the one that makes the corners on the plastic

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyalberto9683 I'm not sure what you mean, could you let me know the timestamp on the video and I will let you know.

I jsut wish you uploaded projects a little more, these are well made.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we're doing our best. You'd be amazed how many days these each take!

Is there a reason your not using prepreg carbon? I have been making parts using prepreg from a company in the USA but not super happy with the outcome. So this winter I'm ordering everything I need to finish a front lip for a Sema show truck. I debating on prepreg or the infusion method.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Spoiler alert, for this project we won’t be using carbon fibre at all but that will become more clear after the next video. As for you project, both prepreg or resin infused carbon would be totally legit; your main consideration between the two would be the mould (tool) would cost more for prepreg because it needs to be high temperature, and also you would need an over large enough to load the front lip into to cure it. Contact out tech dept. directly if you’d like to discuss the differences in more detail. We’re shipping a LOT of prepreg to customers in the States these days!

@daytonjacobson55

3 жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv thank you! I do have a large oven since I own a powdercoating business. Also making the high temp molds was a very big pain, hated the high temp resin. (again not your brand) very excited to use your products!

Where is the 3rd video? I love your content thank you!

@easycompositestv

Жыл бұрын

The next video is here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYR6pqSNZJS5dbg.html

@michaelwolff4152

Жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv I was referring to the 3rd video of these sleds, showing the mould being used. However I found this video on your website!

@easycompositestv

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelwolff4152 the final part in the series where we use the mould to make the sled is here kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4GEtauEls7KpLQ.html

Would it be ok to give it a jet of air from a compressor after putting the wedge in during demoulding?

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

It certainly shouldn't do any harm, I guess it's more a question of whether it's necessary. This particular part released from the mould perfectly but if something was being more stubborn then compressed air can be used to help things along (particularly if you're just struggling against a static or vacuum lock).

I want this molding Fiber glass molding Experience ..etc

Hello sir . Wanna ask . What the material if vacum carbon fiber ? Using resin or not ?

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

In this video we’re just making a mould which we’re doing using glass fibre and vinylester resin. I’m not too sure what question you’re asking about carbon fibre, sorry.

Is it possible to go with classic polyester resin for the second layer of fiberglass ?

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

You could but you would be needing to deal with the classic problem of traditional polyester resin layups, which is the shrinkage. The best way to deal with polyester shrinkage is to lay us one layer at a time and allow it to cure fully between plies. By building up the layers slowly, over a number of days, the effects of shrinkage are significantly reduced. The advantage to Uni-Mould is that its shrinkage is negligible, allowing what should take four or more days to be done in one for the same result.

I was wondering if there is any particular product for gluing perspex to fibreglass? Thanks, subd.

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

Perspex can be bonded reasonably well with most epoxy structural adhesives.

@branchsnapper2228

2 жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv thanks

what is this kind of release agent ? never heard of it and curious to buy and use it; can you tell me more about it please ? i have been using carnauba wax to release new made molds until now

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, it’s Easy-Lease; it’s been one of our flagship products for years. It’s a ‘semi permanent chemical release agent’; a clear solvent that you just wipe onto the panel. Chemical release agents have pretty much replaced wax and PVA in most situations. You can find out more about Easy-Lease on our website.

@mvkboats9879

3 жыл бұрын

i thought only injection and infusion or prepreg processes could use them, for making a mold, what is better and why ? not in term of time but efficieny; thanks

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, well, time is efficiency, is it not? Maybe you mean more like in terms of effectiveness? Applied properly and used in the correct situations, both CRA or MRW will both give an effective and reliable release. CRA is generally quicker to apply and has the advantage that it’s not affected by heat to if the mould layup does get hot during cure, like UniMould does, then the release will still be reliable.

MEK PRODUCTS REQUIRE RESPIRATOR, do you have an outlet in the states.

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, there might be some confusion over MEK and MEKP. MEK is methyl ethyl ketone, it's a volatile solvent (similar to acetone). MEKP is methyl ethyl ketone *peroxide*; it's an organic peroxide, a strong oxidiser. There's no MEK in this video. Whilst there's lots of reasons to treat MEKP very carefully, respiratory irritation by inhalation in normal use and concentrations isn't particularly high on that list. Correct PPE for working with MEKP and the resins we use would be a vapour mask where ventilation is inadequate. Generally we do wear respirators (as can be seen at numerous points in the video) but when we're working in a booth, as here, then we have a full air exchanger so ventilation is not an issue. As for an outlet in the US, no, not yet, but this is something we're actively working on!

@johnelliott4521

3 жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv SDS says well ventilated area, however long term exposure is not good for humans, fumes have a narcotic effect. If inside still safer to use respirator. Not being critical, just cautious.

Hi, i have a question. How to recycle glass MAT when preform?? And if the final product have defects how to deal with it? Thank you.

@easycompositestv

2 жыл бұрын

Cured composites are currently very difficult to recycle. Gel coat defects are quite easily repaired with fresh gel.

A lot of the tutorials I see say to let the gelcoat cure until it's tacky before applying reinforcement. Is it a problem if it completely cures before applying reinforcement? (As in, is it okay to let it sit longer, or is there some magical thing about the gelcoat being tacky that's preferable?) I can see why you wouldn't want to apply reinforcement fabric and resin too early, but is there a "too late?"

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

Very fair question. To some extent it does depend on the gelcoat you’re using but generally whilst it is possible to be too late, this would be *many* days later. The reason for this is because polyester and vinylester gelcoats (like the UniMould Tooling Gelcoat) have a property called ‘air cure inhibition’ which means that the resin doesn’t really cure if it’s in contact with air. This is intentional so that the surface of the gelcoat stays ‘tacky’ indefinitely. So, your window for backing up a polyester or vinylester gelcoat is very long.

@xnadave

3 жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv Interesting. That seems to make sense. I probably should've paid more attention in chemistry class. :)

@xnadave

3 жыл бұрын

@@easycompositestv (And have a great rest-of-your weekend!) Now if I could just find filleting wax in the US... clay is a bit of a pain to work with.

where did you get the mask :D?

Youve made a lovely bath there :)

When he pulled out the form and polished the mold, this looks like it turned into a diy video of how to make a sexy bathtub.

Sir, some small and bigger bubbles appearing between first resin layer and fiber layer how to avaiod that sir

@easycompositestv

Жыл бұрын

Take a bit of extra time mixing to reduce air entrapment. Also when laying the 100g matting, take extra care to ensure it is fully wetted out and there is no air trapped underneath the matting.

So you mention tearing the edges of chop strand where they will butt, but you only did it in some of the joints?

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

It's not hyper critical; when you tear the edge of chopped strand you're really just helping along with what you do with the brush anyway. As you 'stipple' the chopped strand mat it will break down, allowing you to feather the edge just with the brush. It's all preference and - at the end of the day - it's just a mould in this case.

hi,are you sending your products outside the country or just in UK? in my case Sweden

@easycompositestv

3 жыл бұрын

We ship all over the world

why is this part diferent from the one in "how to make a large composite patter by hand"??