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Core is a valuable part of composite construction. Core materials add stiffness while adding very little weight and usually low additional material costs. The construction of an I-beam is a perfect example of how increasing web height (or distance between two load-bearing flanges) increases the stiffness of a beam in cored composite laminates. Solid Laminate […]
We have created videos, instructions, and Epoxyworks articles about repairing cored laminates,so why another article about repairing cored laminates? I thought it would be good to summarizesome important aspects of cored laminate design and how to make the best repairs. Balsa Core First, let’s discuss the most popular and dreaded topic about cored marine laminates […]
By Hugh Horton She’s as tough as a sand barge, while light enough for octogenarians to haul her upa beach. Epoxy is key. “But, Meade,” I said in Cedar Key in 2016, “look at this model!” He’d been admiring the use of G/flex® on the house’s shower pan. The 2′ model was Clam Girl. Clam […]
By Dan Paul Designed and built to reflect the look of a North Carolina sport fishing boat, I built this boat in my own small shop. I always loved the bow flare, transom tumblehome, and broken sheer line of these works of art. I call this model a mid-rider SFX as it has a significant […]
By GBI Technical Department As trade show season comes to a close, our Technical Service Staff reflects on how each of us would answer a common question from attendees, “Why should I use WEST SYSTEM Epoxy?” We often forget to mention several reasons in person, so here is a (long) list to help demonstrate why […]
