The Basics of Fiberglass Fabric

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  • čas přidán 2. 05. 2012
  • This video will explain the different types of fabric reinforcement, and how to select the one that is right for you. These fabrics and a wide selection of polyester and epoxy resins are available on our website at tapplastics.com. To orde fiberglass fabrics, go to www.tapplastics.com/product/fi...
    For specialty fabrics, go to www.tapplastics.com/product/fi...
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Komentáře • 49

  • @apackwestbound5946
    @apackwestbound5946 Před 8 lety +95

    Watching this 9 minute video has got to have been among the most informative 9 minutes of my life. More importantly, for Tap, when I go to purchase supplies for my upcoming fiberglass project I’ll be looking to purchase Tap products. Thank you for taking the time and spending the resources to produce quality educational videos that automatically promote your product-brilliant!
    -Respectfully

  • @billysmart24830732
    @billysmart24830732 Před 10 lety +263

    Awesome video, 12 months of confusion cleared up in 9 minutes. Now actively looking for all your other videos. The title is perfect to reflect the content, just wish I could do more to say thanks.

    • @errolhusaberg3791
      @errolhusaberg3791 Před 8 lety +22

      Billy Smart I agree, I wish everyone made videos as informative and concise as this one.

  • @walkertongdee
    @walkertongdee Před 9 lety +69

    I hope beginners appreciate this video, it is very good and accurate in every respect. I can find no fault with any part of this video. The presentation is awesome.

  • @xAeschylusx
    @xAeschylusx Před 8 lety +59

    Excellent video. I didn't know 95% of this stuff.. Super interesting

  • @HappyPappynKatyTX
    @HappyPappynKatyTX Před 10 lety +14

    I hope you have a video that explains the different types of resins as well as you explained the fabrics. Excellent video

  • @michaelmcmahan8140
    @michaelmcmahan8140 Před 9 lety +18

    New to working with fiberglass and this is super helpful ty.

  • @novarealliance5674
    @novarealliance5674 Před 10 lety +4

    This has explained exactly what we needed to know. Thank you for making this video

  • @codered11343
    @codered11343 Před 12 lety +2

    Great video! I really learned a lot about fiberglass. Please keep making these videos!

  • @waswestkan
    @waswestkan Před 10 lety +8

    Informative video glad I found it. Never fold the glass cloth... I can't argue with that, but for most that's the way we have to purchase from the only stores available to us. No taps store beyond the West coast my guess that they too are long drive away for many.

  • @LifesAdventures555
    @LifesAdventures555 Před 9 lety

    excellent video!! Thank you for taking the time to present the basics.

  • @YoungDragonZ
    @YoungDragonZ Před 8 lety +20

    Awesome video, the best I've seen.

  • @compositestechbb9087
    @compositestechbb9087 Před 10 lety +3

    Informative video for a novice. Good work. However my favorite part was the theme song at the end. A lot of choosing directional fabric comes down to simple reasoning. If one is strong left to right couple it with a layer stronger in the opposite directions, throw some mat in the middle and your good. One thing I would like to add is that when using heavy material like a roven, or even a twill, in a first layer it will cause print through. You'll be able to see the weave pattern in the gelcoat. Start with strand mat on your first layer.

  • @tapplastics
    @tapplastics  Před 12 lety +4

    Most of the polyester resins we carry at TAP Plastics are designed to 'hang' on a vertical surface without draining down. This non-draining feature is called 'thixotropic'. That term should be clearly identified on resins designed for vertical surfaces.

  • @davemalt2451
    @davemalt2451 Před 9 lety +1

    This was very informative for a beginner like me. Thanks a lot for a top video. Dave.

  • @tonybostrom9480
    @tonybostrom9480 Před 8 lety +1

    Such an informative video - thank you very much. You have made things so much clearer. I knew of the different materials, just didn't know the applications ideal for each one. My way forward is now apparent. Thanks.

  • @ChrisArtsTube
    @ChrisArtsTube Před 8 lety +16

    such a perfect video. I everything I needed to know in the first 8 minutes

  • @Thyfrogcatcher
    @Thyfrogcatcher Před 12 lety

    wow I was about to leave to get some fiber glass cloth and this video came at the right time.

  • @tapplastics
    @tapplastics  Před 12 lety +28

    Polyester resins and some epoxy resins require good ventilation or a respirator. TAP Plastics Marine Grade Epoxies have no volatiles (the stuff that evaporates and makes it smell), and are much safer to use. They can also be shipped as a non-hazardous item. We have not created a safety video. When working with resins, gloves and safety glasses are appropriate.

  • @SilentDrapeRunner
    @SilentDrapeRunner Před 9 lety +5

    Great video, very informative.

  • @umar11ism
    @umar11ism Před 10 lety +1

    extremely helpful man, would like to see video's on how to carbonfibre!

  • @barryniccols2282
    @barryniccols2282 Před 9 lety +2

    great , informative presentation. most helpful

  • @bowenlemay7426
    @bowenlemay7426 Před 11 lety

    Thankyou, i feel that i can freely reference this video as a guide for using fiberglass.

  • @kalaiten
    @kalaiten Před 10 lety +2

    Thanks, that was really informative and helpful.

  • @BirdOfParadise777
    @BirdOfParadise777 Před 12 lety +1

    The resins and other items that are used with the fiberglass... is it still necessary to use in a well ventilated area or have they been formulated to be not as bad? Do you have a video of the safety equipment necessary when using fiberglass and resins etc? Thank you:)

  • @ClintonSnow
    @ClintonSnow Před 9 lety +2

    Awesome video, I love it,
    Keep doing more interesting videos like this about fiber glass.

  • @solarsynapse
    @solarsynapse Před 10 lety

    Great info well presented!

  • @OAlison
    @OAlison Před 10 lety

    nice video, very instructive, help me while i was choosing my RC plane ideal fiber...

  • @Charly-xv2ry
    @Charly-xv2ry Před 10 lety +1

    fantastic video, very nice and helpfull!

  • @boldger13
    @boldger13 Před 10 lety

    If I wanted to build 16 ft long canoe, that will hold 4 adults, and very little bracing from a female mold, what do you recommend? Thank you very much!

  • @gtsdesigns
    @gtsdesigns Před 12 lety +2

    great video thanks for sharing

  • @luckydog9500
    @luckydog9500 Před 10 lety +31

    You should make this mandatory viewing for your employees.
    I went to one of your stores today and the employee knee nothing. Could not explain to me what E glass was.

  • @tzx551
    @tzx551 Před 10 lety +1

    very helpful thank you so much.

  • @MrChickenselects
    @MrChickenselects Před 11 lety +1

    Extereamly good and informational but if I don't want to buy 125 yards of s glass is there any way I can vet like 30 feet or somthing

  • @ChrisEllerby
    @ChrisEllerby Před 12 lety

    Very informative, thanks!

  • @weissbornjr
    @weissbornjr Před 12 lety

    Nice job. Would love to see how to apply resin to a vertical surface without making a huge mess and having all run to the bottom.

  • @cellphonecinema3740
    @cellphonecinema3740 Před 11 lety

    Very, very informative!

  • @khentrocks
    @khentrocks Před 10 lety

    Very Informative !

  • @Bassoomamor
    @Bassoomamor Před 10 lety

    Very Helpfull, Keep on.

  • @locoemutwo4872
    @locoemutwo4872 Před 10 lety

    excellent. Answered my questions and some that hadn't occurred to me. thanks

  • @HappyPappynKatyTX
    @HappyPappynKatyTX Před 10 lety +4

    Does any company make a hybrid material made of kevlar and fiberglass. I heard of one called kev-core, but I can't find it. Maybe, its just a dream. For now, I make my own

  • @hacatherine6978
    @hacatherine6978 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank alot

  • @gibson8877
    @gibson8877 Před 10 lety

    Very nice

  • @tapplastics
    @tapplastics  Před 10 lety +3

    ​I would recommend buying the book, "Building Your Kevlar Canoe." A project like this cannot be explained in a short message. You can find the book at our website.

  • @labratnt
    @labratnt Před 10 lety +1

    cool vid many thanks fom Darwin Australia

  • @DeiTy4GuiTar
    @DeiTy4GuiTar Před 12 lety

    TAP TAP PLASTICS!!

  •  Před 10 lety

    Muito bom...

  • @noahkentros4272
    @noahkentros4272 Před 11 lety

    Tap... TAP PLASTIC!