 Building custom boxes w/ fiberglass, how long would it take? |
 Aug 12, 2004 - 3:44 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 21, '03 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
HOw long would it take for me to build a custom shelf (not box) to replace the one in my hatch, about the same size, using fiberglass and plywood??? I guess I should ask if anyone's done it yet, but how long does fiberglass take to dry and what not, and is it really easy to work with or a B*&$H?!
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Aug 12, 2004 - 4:29 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
It's kind of hard to work with at first, but you get the hang of it. I'm not sure what exactly you're planning on having your shelf be like, but it probably wouldn't be too hard.
You and Amy and Aaron should come up here sometime soon, and I'll show you what fiberglass is like to work with if you want.  Oh, and lately it's been taking the fiberglass about 45 minutes to dry for me. It's really, really hot up here and I haven't been mixing the batches with less MEKP, so that's why it's so quick to dry right now. Ideally, it should take 2 hours for each layer of fiberglass to dry. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Aug 12, 2004 - 4:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 21, '03 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
wow...nice man. maybe we'll have to take that trip. Definitely would like a lesson in fiberglass working. I have some plans for my next celi involving some of that so that'd be great. Thanks for the info.
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Aug 12, 2004 - 5:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 4, '04 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
fiberglass is easy to use , tip* spray wd-40 on ya gloves so the fiberglass dont stick to them
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Aug 12, 2004 - 5:27 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I'll have to try that next time...I've never heard of that before.
-------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Aug 12, 2004 - 10:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '03 From New Orleans Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
i really want to make a FG box for my SL7 before the nopi show but i wont have enough time
 i dont think i will extremely busy
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Aug 13, 2004 - 12:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '03 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
wd-40.. thats a great tip, thanks dewd
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Aug 13, 2004 - 11:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '03 From mississippi Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
FG is easy to work with but the most important thing to remember is TAKE YOUR TIME, Don't rush.
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Aug 13, 2004 - 11:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 5, '03 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
i don't know why you want to use ply wood. FG is easy to work with once you realize what you're up against. I would recomment taking some chicken wire and make a basic shape. Fibre glass right over it untill you have your desired thickness. Sand and shape. Use a fine finishing putty to fill high and low spots. And paint.
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Aug 16, 2004 - 3:22 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
IT TAKES A LONG TIME, If you want it right. wd-40 i never though of that, thanks. Its not a b$t@h, actualy kinda easy but time consuming.
my tips: get wood doweling (thin wood, looks like small pipeing) to make the shape you want, then cover it with cloth and fiberglass over that. Also make it thick and use planty of resin, the thicker it is the more you can sand, giving you plenty of room to get the exact shape and texture you want. --------------------  |
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Aug 16, 2004 - 1:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '04 From Rhode Island Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/ i hope this will help u
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Aug 16, 2004 - 1:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 21, '03 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I was mainly thinking about using ply wood for like a center basis to just put the sub woofer in and that part would be flat and then on the sides would be where the mold comes in. Now also, for putting in speakers and what not, is it okay to just screw the speakers right into the fiberglass or do I need a wooden circular frame built in under the glass to drill into??? |
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Aug 17, 2004 - 4:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 4, '04 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
best site , first learned how to fiberglass from this site |
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Aug 17, 2004 - 4:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 21, '03 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Took a quick overview, that site is awesome man!!! Thanks a lot. that makes me wanna start today!
 Bad ass, thanks man.
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