Fiberglass Repair And Construction Handbook

Step-by-step instructions cover everything from safety precautions to materials selection to the final lamination process. Practice exercises offer hands-on experience for with glass cloth, mat, core materials, and resins. Information is provided on molding, structural concepts, and the caring for cured fiberglass. There is even a list of suppliers, repair techniques for materials other than fiberglass, and a complete section on covering wood with fiberglass. Reviewers praise the first edition: .."."provides an excellent introduction to working with fiberglass for new construction and for repairs."" -- Finescale Modeler ""A good general reference for persons starting to work with fiberglass reinforced plastics...worth having."" -- Road & Track "Readers learn how to mend everything from bathtubs to swimming pools, to rustproof and customize cars, and much more."" -- Antique Motor News .."."an indispensable book..."" -- Ohio Fisherman .."."excellent text for anyone contemplating fiberglass work of any magnatude."" -- Book Reviews .."."describes the strength, durability and lightness of fiberglass, while exploring a great many of its astonishing number of applications."" -- Wright Publishing Co.