Posted for "Greenbacks, Ltd." <N4ZQ@comcast.net>:

 
 Not having any experience in this area, I once again turn to this  group for
expert opinions. Could one of you suggest a list of  equipment/materials to
get started? Step by step directions, methods,  procedures, etc.
 
 Angier Ames
 N4ZQ
 N3ZQ


(Fibreglast Developments (www.fibreglast.com/) has all the materials, equipment and supplies required to start down the vacuum bagging path.  They also have a couple excellent videos.  Once you get started, though, you'll find some more economical ways to do things... like getting your peel-ply and breather from the local fabric store, and bag stock from your building supply place.  As for procedures, cutting everything to size and pre-fitting before the addition of resin is at the top of the list.   And use a slower epoxy than 3102/3159... that kicks way too fast.  If you're battling heat in your shop you might want to get some 3179 hardener straight from Jeffco... it works great, has excellent physical characteristics, and gives you about a 40-45 minute pot life... additionally it has a much lower viscosity than the other hardeners, so when it's added to the resin you get a thinner mixture which is a real plus when bagging.  It's even slower than the 3176 (medium cure) that is sold by Lancair.  I hope this helps.   <Marv>    ]