Lou wrote:
Thanks, I did layer up the other side and was quite suprised of the
stiffness. So far every piece will be flat, then cut to size and
glassed together, so it seems to be working out. Unfortunatley it's
been just under 70 deg. around here and especially in my basement so I
bought some 2 inch foam and a small heater. I made a make/shift oven to
help cure the fiberglass. I happen to have a remote thermometer inside
to watch the temp. It's been working out great.
Lou


Do it again, Lou.
Hey, it's fun, right?

Slice off a few long 1x2's and glass each differently.

One layer of BID each side.
Two layers each side.
Three layers should do the trick.

Also try the same with UNI.
Like for building spar caps.
A single layer of BID on the long sides (the 2" sides)
and UNI on the top and bottom for capstrips...


Then try some deep compound curves!

There are a couple of articles on one-off cowling construction on my CD.
You can find it at:
http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/...et.03.04.2006/


Richard