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Old May 25, 2006 | 02:06 AM
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I need a few decent free sites that explain in detail how to work with fiberglass. I have seen a few but can no longer find them. I want to tackel my first fiberglass box but need a little guidence. Thanks for the help!
Old May 25, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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This is all you need:

http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/

Check out photos here of my fiberglass box (was my first time doing fiberglass/carbon fiber too)
http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...b%20Enclosure/
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ahh, that would be the one. thank you very much!!
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I see on that site that for a gallon of resin with hardener you should be paying $20. What can a gallon make?
Old May 26, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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WOW, I read through the basic instructions and that is great detail. I think i am going to buy the supplys and just try it to see if I can do it. Maybe make a cover for my amp or something.
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I see on that site that for a gallon of resin with hardener you should be paying $20. What can a gallon make?
I looked everywhere and couldn't find it that cheap unless I paid more for shipping. A galon cost me around $30+ . I used 2 galons on my sub box and amp stand (1.5 if you don't count few times that the resin jelled up too fast).
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I think I'll get a gallon and mess around with it. I'm not ready for my sound sysem so I'll have to think of something to try and make... maybe a boat.
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Its fun, dont forget to use some sort of respirator though.
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made my own for less than $50...check out link and "how to"
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...763&highlight=
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