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. 5th edition, 188 pages
L105
$29.95
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
$22.95
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
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
$4.25
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
$4.25
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
$4.25
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
$4.25
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
$4.25
VIDEOS, CDs and DVDs
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.). NEW
L002-898
$18.00
West System Epoxy "How-To" Video VHS 20 min. - Basic Applications. A guide to optimum use of WEST SYSTEM brand epoxy products. Includes safety procedures and application tips for coating, bonding and fairing situations on wood and composite materials.
L002-892
$21.90
Tekoa Feather Cut DVD How to hot wire cut foam cores for wings and stabilizers useing the Feather Cut.
L401
$29.95
Hot Wire Foam Cutting DVD Tekoa Weekend Wonder Video
Hot wire foam cutting parts for model airplanes. DVD
L403
$39.95
Foam Factory video VHS. Using hand held hot wire tools for cutting foam.
L402
$19.95
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