"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. 144 pages
L114
$27.95
"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
$31.95
"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
"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. 154 pages
L106
$24.95
"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
$18.95
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.)
L002-898
$19.69
Tekoa Feather Cut Wing Machine DVD How to hot wire cut foam cores for wings and stabilizers useing the Feather Cut. Circa 1990's.
L401
$19.95
Tekoa Weekend Wonder Foam Airplane Construction DVD Hot wire foam cutting parts for model airplanes. 2 DVD Set
L403
$29.95
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
$5.05
"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
$5.05
"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
$5.05
"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
$5.05
"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
$5.05
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