acreew Posted March 30, 2013 Posted March 30, 2013 Hello. Just starting...had plans for 1 year. Have attempted to search forum for answers without success. 1. How to scarf different thicknesses of ply? 2. Bought fiberglass cloth that is 12 inches wide. Any problem with cutting this to get the 3 inch width called for taping the seams? Thanks. Have loved reading the posts. Appreciate any help. Will Quote
Hirilonde Posted March 30, 2013 Posted March 30, 2013 1. To each other? 2. You will find that cut edges will fray when applying the epoxy and make application a royal pain. As you smooth out the epoxy you will unravel the cloth. It will work if you can deal the the tedium of application, but I suggest you go buy some glass tape. Quote
acreew Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 Thanks. Yes was referring to scarfing the bottom panel (3/8) to the front panel (1/4). Seems that there will be a "lip"/uneven area. Thanks for advice on fiberglass cloth...will get tape. Quote
cprinos Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 I just cut the same slope into both thicknesses and when scarfing made sure that the outside of the panel (part that will be the outside of hull) was lined up. On the inside then there will be a small ramp, but you can even that out w/ epoxy. On my boat I used fiberglass on the inside portion of the 1/4 panels instead of the stiffening battens and that was enough to hide the transition. Quote
PAR Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 Frank, can this thread be combined with the other? Of course with Will's approval? Quote
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