Books and Videos
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Composite Materials Fabrication Handbook #1 by John Wanberg 
Presents practical, hands on information about these versitle materials. Explains the uses of modern composite materials and the basic tools needed for your projects. How to set up your shop and step by step details on designing and fabricating basic parts. |
L114 | $27.95 | |||||||||
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Composite Basics by Andrew C. Marshall 
Excellent background book for the technically oriented. Topics include: structural fibers, fabrics, core materials including honeycomb, forming core materials, resin matrix, molding methods and tooling, wet resin and honey-comb cores, designing with composite structures, calculating stresses and loads, adhesives and bonding, load testing as well as appendix with fiberglass cross-reference, Kevlar styles and properties of carbon fibers. |
L105 | $31.95 | |||||||||
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The Fiberglass Manual by Keith Noakes 
Written with the layman in mind, the book covers materials, tools and equipment, health and safety, repairing existing components, modifying and strengthening existing mouldings, designing and making patterns, making moulds, wet lay-up techniques, curing times and methods, releasing compounds from moulds and resin casting. 128 Pages |
L113 | $24.95 | |||||||||
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Fiberglass & Other Composite Materials by Forbes Airel 
Revised and updated edition offers the latest technology and equipment to help you construct and repair your own light weight components. Excellent how-to book describing the materials, techniques and tools as well as procedures to give you an excellent working knowledge involved to safely build and repair high quality components. |
L106 | $24.95 | |||||||||
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Moldless Composite Sandwich Construction 4th edition by Burt Rutan 
Step-by-step instructions for applying composite skins to solid foam cores as used in homebuilt aircraft. Large format with many illustrations. |
L110 | $18.95 | |||||||||
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R/C Foam Modeling by David Thomas 
Takes the newcomer to foam building techniques up to expert level. Includes foam choices, materials for strengthening and covering, tools and glues to create wings, fuselages, cowls, moulding and much more. 2nd edition, 190 pages. |
L102 | $8.95 | |||||||||
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West System Epoxy "How-To" DVD
DVD - A guide to optimum use of WEST SYSTEM brand epoxy products. Includes Basic Application Techniques (19 min.), Fiberglass/Composite Repair (25 min.), & Gelcoat Blister Repair (15 min.) |
L002-898 | $18.54 | |||||||||
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Tekoa Feather Cut Wing Machine DVD 
How to hot wire cut foam cores for wings and stabilizers useing the Feather Cut. |
L401 | $19.95 | |||||||||
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Tekoa Weekend Wonder Foam Airplane Construction DVD 
Hot wire foam cutting parts for model airplanes. 2 DVD Set |
L403 | $29.95 | |||||||||
Foam Factory DVD
Using hand held hot wire tools for cutting foam. |
L402 | $19.95 | |||||||||
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Basic Composite Construction Techniques 66 Min DVD 
Demonstration of basic fiberglass techniques. Discussions on materials inclucludes uni- and bi- directional cloth, resins, flox, micro balloons, foam, core materials, peel ply, ect. Tool use covers brushes, squeegees, knifes, scales, pumps, hot wiring ect. Also included is a basic discussion setting up yur layups to conform to various load bearing areas. |
L115 | $24.95 | |||||||||
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Advanced Composite Construction Techniques 84 Min DVD 
Demonstration of the use and procedures of working with modern high tech materials including carbon fiber, kevlar, e-glass, and s-glass, various types of resins and foams. The video starts with a description of the properties and uses of each material, and then demonstrates techniques and problems associated with each. various types of sanding blocks are shown, along with other finishing techniques and use of basic hot wire tools. |
L116 | $24.95 | |||||||||
| WEST SYSTEMS BOAT BUILDING BOOKS | |||||||||||
Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance
Published by Gougeon Bros. Inc., 76 pages A complete, illustrated guide to a variety of fiberglass repair problems. Includes detailed instructions on repairing delamination, keel damage and gelcoat blisters. Also covers fairing keels, hardware bonding, finishing and installing teak veneers. |
L002-550 | $4.95 | |||||||||
Final Fairing & Finishing
published by Gougeon Bros. Inc., 28 pages This guide takes you through the final steps of the building or repair process in detail. Includes techniques for fairing and barrier coating, as well as information on the characteristics and types of finishing coatings. |
L002-740 | $4.95 | |||||||||
Gelcoat Blisters: Diagnosis, Repair & Prevention
Published by Gougeon Bros. Inc., 52 pages The manual provides a thorough explanation of osmotic blistering, along with detailed illustrated instructions on effective laminate drying techniques, repairing localized and severe interlaminate blister damage, techniques for applying an effective epoxy barrier coat and more. |
L002-650 | $4.95 | |||||||||
Vacuum Bagging Techniques
Published by Gougeon Bros. Inc., 52 pages A definitive guide to the principles and application of vacuum bagging techniques for laminating composite materials with epoxy. Complete instructions describe various techniques, materials and equipment. As applied to Boat Building |
L002-150 | $4.95 | |||||||||
Wooden Boat Restoration & Repair
Published by Gougeon Bros. Inc., 80 pages This manual shows you how to do professional level repairs and renovations that dramatically extend the life of your wooden boat. Dry rot repairs, structural frame repairs, and plank repairs using modern products and techniques are among the many solutions covered in the fully illustrated manual. |
L002-970 | $4.95 | |||||||||
Prices are in US dollars and subject to change without notice.