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Here are some interesting results from trying to pull fiberglass cloth apart.....
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglasstest.jpg)
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglasstest2.jpg)
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fulltimin
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A couple more...
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglasstest3.jpg)
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglasstest4.jpg)
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fulltimin
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As you can see, things pulled apart in different directions.
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglasstest5.jpg)
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglasstest6.jpg)
Tried running this test 3 different times. Trying to hold on to the fiberglass was a bit of a trip.
Eventually, I rolled up each end like the above pic, that gave some substance to pinch between the pieces of plywood, trying to hold the ends there.
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There is nothing like trying to wrestle with a greased pig. That's a little what it felt like trying to hold on to fiberglass cloth.
Here are the results of the 3 tests I ran. The final one was the one where I had the best grip on the cloth.
As opposed to the earlier tests with Por15 and Epoxy, the cloth by itself would stretch some. Once the Por or Epoxy was applied, there was no stretching. It just held until it broke.
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglassclothtest.jpg)
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglassclothtest2.jpg)
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![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglassclothtest3.jpg)
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglassclothtest4.jpg)
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And of course, finally, the big one. Lol. If you can call it that.
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglassclothtest5.jpg)
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/fiberglassclothtest6.jpg)
As you can see, there is a major difference between just the cloth alone, and adding either Por15 or Epoxy.
I haven't tried Fiberglass resin, and probably won't unless someone wants to see what that will do.
If so, let me know.
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Thanks, that is very revealing
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fulltimin
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PastorCharlie wrote:Thanks, that is very revealing
You're welcome. Thanks for asking, as I probably would not have thought about doing that. Definitely interesting.
Perhaps different types of fiberglass cloth might be different. This stuff is kind of "stringy" and easily cut with a pair of scissors.
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fulltimin
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Wahoo! 2 x 3 x 8' are down to $5.98 in our area! Ugh....
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Good news and not so good news.
2 x 3's are now down another $.50 a piece to $5.48. Not great, but a little better, as I need to get a few.
This is probably not good.....
![[image]](https://paddleupstream.com/mohorebuild/notgood.jpg)
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