Dave:
May I also suggest a metal roller used for sqeegee purposes? It looks
like an eight-inch pile of nickel and quarters (10p & 5p) drilled thru
the middle and fitted onto a handle much like your roller. I'm sorry I
can't think of its specific name.
Its advantage is that it performs the same task as yours, but with
layers of different radius, allows the 'escape' (thru the smaller
radius') of some epoxy mix back, as it rolls. The pressure you apply
regulates the amount allowed to 'escape' and thus metes out the amount
of epoxy without a 'bow-wave' to contend.
I found it invaluable for the job.
Happy Landings
Ferg A064
Dave DeFord wrote:
>
> > If anyone is interested, if you are looking for a source for plastic
> > wrap, AKA Saran Wrap, for assisting with layups, give your local Sysco
> > Food Service a call.
> > I am going to pick up a 2000 foot roll of 24" wide wrap for US$22.50
> > tomorrow.
>
> Before you buy a large quantity of plastic wrap, you may want to experiment
> with different types. My partner and I use a slightly thicker and stiffer
> material (a little more like cellophane) for most layups, which doesn't
> stick to itself, and lies perfectly flat. We get it in 24 inch wide rolls
> from the local craft store. Of course, it won't conform to compound curves
> when transferring the glass onto the structure, but the thinner material
> doesn't do too well there either.
>
> Another suggestion: try a rubber roller (like a photographic print roller)
> to even out the layups between plastic sheets. Gets out the bubbles and
> leaves just the right amount of epoxy in the layup much more easily than a
> squeegee, in my opinion.
>
> Dave DeFord
> #A135
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