1 Bored Clerk
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I'm finding it enjoyable so far. Haven't done much sanding though...
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I'm finding it enjoyable so far. Haven't done much sanding though...
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theblindchicken
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Project's looking good! Is this your first time working with fiberglass? If so, how hard would you say it's been so far?
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It's my first time working with something on this scale or successfully (seemingly) working with epoxy. I've done two very small projects that were mostly aesthetic with very little need for actual structural integrity. This project also carries a much bigger risk/reward ratio. If I screw this up badly, there goes a lot of money and a lot of time. If it goes well, it'll be super cool!
Anyway, do some research on the techniques and ask for help and go slow/be methodical and it should go well for you. I've gotten a lot of great help on this forum already! I'm always an advocate for getting people to just go make something. Also, understand that even if the project is a loss, the knowledge, experience, and, hopefully confidence you gain is worth it!
This doesn't feel hard but I can't really say it isn't hard because I have no idea if it will fall apart on the first trip out!
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Anyway, do some research on the techniques and ask for help and go slow/be methodical and it should go well for you. I've gotten a lot of great help on this forum already! I'm always an advocate for getting people to just go make something. Also, understand that even if the project is a loss, the knowledge, experience, and, hopefully confidence you gain is worth it!
This doesn't feel hard but I can't really say it isn't hard because I have no idea if it will fall apart on the first trip out!
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theblindchicken
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Appreciate the advice. Working on a new skill always seems to be 50% research, 25% working, and 25% wondering what went wrong. Haha
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That's the spirit!
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IdaSHO
IDACAMPER
Project is looking fantastic :ylsmoke:
Working with fiberglass can be as painful as you allow it to be.
I treat it as follows:
If you are in any kind of hurry, you will suffer.
If you take your time, its no sweat.
And the smarter you lay your glass and epoxy, the less labor you will need to put forth.
So take your time, be smart about it, and all is good :ylsmoke:
Working with fiberglass can be as painful as you allow it to be.
I treat it as follows:
If you are in any kind of hurry, you will suffer.
If you take your time, its no sweat.
And the smarter you lay your glass and epoxy, the less labor you will need to put forth.
So take your time, be smart about it, and all is good :ylsmoke:
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The change to 4oz fabric was awesome. So much easier to work with and wet out. And, yes, taking my time has proven to be rewarding rather than painful. My glass work certainly isn't perfect but it's getting better and I'm learning what works for me and what doesn't.
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1 Bored Clerk
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Glad to hear the lighter cloth is working for ya'
Just take your time.
I often have to remind myself, that the pot life for a batch of epoxy is actually MUCH longer than it takes for me to apply it.
I've noticed that too! Epoxy pot life is LONG at 45 degrees. Haha. Even with fast hardener.
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Worked on the camper this evening. Started figuring out and laying out my drawer seals.
Tape my aluminum plate in place and get it alighted so the drawer slides will bypass the seals. Haven't verified this yet but I will. I'm likely going to have another plate cut anyway because the bulb seal clamps on over the edge of the aluminum and doesn't seem happy on 1/8" aluminum even though it says it's for that thickness. Anyway, I'll probably open up the openings where the seals mount so there is more clearance when I have this plate redone in slightly thinner material. Bummer but it'll work out and it wasn't that expensive.
Then I traced the aluminum plate and marked all the holes. I also traced 1/2" outside the edge of the plate because I'm going to put a second layer of plywood back here to help get the drawer faces flush. You'll see, it'll be awesome. Haha.
Drawing the 1/2" offset line went like this! Take a pieces of something 1/2" thick and slide it along the shape with a pencil. Done.
That's it for today. I still need to verify whether or not the drawer slides will bypass with the seals in place but I'll get to that.
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Tape my aluminum plate in place and get it alighted so the drawer slides will bypass the seals. Haven't verified this yet but I will. I'm likely going to have another plate cut anyway because the bulb seal clamps on over the edge of the aluminum and doesn't seem happy on 1/8" aluminum even though it says it's for that thickness. Anyway, I'll probably open up the openings where the seals mount so there is more clearance when I have this plate redone in slightly thinner material. Bummer but it'll work out and it wasn't that expensive.
Then I traced the aluminum plate and marked all the holes. I also traced 1/2" outside the edge of the plate because I'm going to put a second layer of plywood back here to help get the drawer faces flush. You'll see, it'll be awesome. Haha.
Drawing the 1/2" offset line went like this! Take a pieces of something 1/2" thick and slide it along the shape with a pencil. Done.
That's it for today. I still need to verify whether or not the drawer slides will bypass with the seals in place but I'll get to that.
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FINALLY got the camper mount files out for cut/Bend. I have no idea why that took so long. Man, I took a serious break from this project. I expect it'll be about a week or so before I get those back.
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Okay, getting back into camper work after some time off and a nice Cambodian vacation.
What you see here are the base plates and spacers that make up the camper mounts. These fit the truck well, got lucky measuring everything, I guess! Im not completely sold on my overall design but I've got to start somewhere.
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What you see here are the base plates and spacers that make up the camper mounts. These fit the truck well, got lucky measuring everything, I guess! Im not completely sold on my overall design but I've got to start somewhere.
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