Fiberglass Repair and Construction Handbook

Fiberglass Repair and Construction Handbook

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From the Back Cover
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.

About the Author
Jack Wiley is an experienced craftsman and the author of several TAB books including The Fiberglass Boat Handbook, Working with Fiberglass: Techniques and Projects, and Making Your Own Exercise Equipment.

Fiberglass Repair and Construction Handbook,Jack Wiley,McGraw-Hill Professional,0830627790,Automotive - Customizing,Crafts / Hobbies,Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical,General,Glass fibers,Glass reinforced plastics,Hobbies/Crafts,Transportation,Materials science,Transportation / Automotive / Customizing

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