How To Videos, Articles, and Information

First off please don’t hesitate to call, fax, e-mail, text, or visit us in person if you need help figuring out what you need or how to build your part or project.  That’s what we’re here for.

Below you’ll find links to information and videos on various applications that use composites or the materials we carry.

Glossary and References-

20 pages of terms used in the composites industry.
Catalyst (initiator) Chart
Free Project Workbook (PDF) handy logbook to keep track of data, resin temp, catalyst levels, results etc. Useful for consistency and success.
Gelcoat Calculators for in mold coating and top coating.
Gelcoat Application - Thickness, Temperature, and Initiator Level (MEKP)
Mold Materials Calculator for solid laminate chop strand mat built molds.  Can also be used for chop strand mat laminates.
Laminate Calculator for laminates using Knit or double bias fabrics.
Epoxy Geltimes and Set Times vs Temperature Calculator

How to Articles

Composite Plug and Mold Making Overview
Composite Longboard Skateboard Plug from Scratch (By Hand)
Plug and Mold Materials Guide

Surfboard/Sup Related

How to do a Double Pinline From Scratch
How to Template a Surfboard Using a Router and Spin Template (Video)

Resin Infusion and Closed Molding

Tips for Resin Infusion with Epoxy

Troubleshooting

Surface Coating Issues

Troubleshooting Fisheyes

How To Videos

Still confused on how to get that project done? Check out our many informational and how to videos and get the job done right. We have videos from laminating to vacuum bagging to simply how to pour epoxy. And if you are still confused after watching these videos you can always give us a call at (509) 493-3464.

Wood Surfboards

To purchase the supplies to make this visit our Hollow Wood Surfboard Frame Kits page.

Pouring and Mixing Epoxy

To purchase any of these items visit our Epoxy or Polyester resin pages.

Vacuum Bagging

To purchase the supplies needed for these projects visit our Vacuum Bagging page.

Boat Repair

To purchase products for boat repair visit our Product Catalog.

West System Epoxy

To purchase West System Epoxy go here.

Pinstriping and Surfboards

For more videos visit our YouTube channel here.

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Phone; (509) 493-3464 Fax(360)757-8284 e-mail; fiberglass@gorge.net

 updated on November 29, 2018