Using a Molding Table

Trayder · #1 11-21-2002, 11:13 AM

What do you guys think??

http://www.classicseacraft.com/Moldingtable.htm

ScottM · #2 11-21-2002, 11:44 AM

Trayder,
Nice job. It's very easy to follow, and seems easy to do. I've haven't had the need to do this type of work yet, but if I do, this page will be of tremendous help.

BTW - did you make the rod racks in the background? If so, what did you use? Speaking of rod racks, do the ones you bought from Bass Pro Shops hold only 2 rods?

Scott

Briguy · #3 11-21-2002, 12:08 PM

Great post. My knowledge of fiberglass work keeps growing and growing. I would like to see a page 3 though. Now that you have the flat pannels, how do you make them into a square box and fill in the corners where they join? Let's see more pix of your project, too. Thanks again for a incredable, fabulous, fun site. My 23' cc thanks you from the bottom of her heart.

Trayder · #4 11-21-2002, 03:06 PM

I am working on the end result as we speak I will try to post a pic this eve

PipeDreamsMarine · #5 11-21-2002, 03:10 PM

Trayder,

I like your post. I have a 5'x12' table that use the same way that you do. I make my own "skins" for my custom hard tops I build. One thing I notice that may help you out is that you can let the gelcoat cure fully before putting your matt down. This way you can place the matt neater and then pour the resin on and roll in with a 9" roller made for glue. This will cut down on the time need to wet out the matt and cut down on air entrapment along with stopping any matt though. The resin reacts with the gel causing a melting type action thus bonding the two. Also you may want to ad that the gel should be around 22mils thick to keep from causing wrinkling of the gel.

Don
Pipe Dreams Marine
www.pipedreamsmarine.com

ltdan · #6 11-21-2002, 10:24 PM

HEY TRADER,
HOW'S ABOUT SOME FREE AIR FARE TO SUNNY SOUTH FLORIDA. [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img] ME AND SOME PAL'S,WHO ARN'T GOOD AT THIS GLASS-N-RESIN STUFF,THINK WE WOULD DO MUCH BETTER WITH SUPERVISION [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] . I NOTICED YOU MANAGED TO GET THE ICE BOX IN EVERY PICTURE,,,LET ME GUESS,,,,MICHELOB'S AT 38 DEGREE'S IN THE FRIDGE,AND A GOOD SUPPLY OF RIGGED BAIT IN THE FREEZER [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] . O YEA,I ALMOST FORGOT,DID I SEE DUST ON THOSE NICE TROLLING ROD'S? BRING THOSE WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME DOWN,,YOU KNOW?,TO CLEAN THE DUST OFF THEM? ACTUALLY,THAT RACK ALMOST LOOK'S TOO FULL AND YOU WOULDN'T WANT THEM TOO GET IN YOUR WAY OR ANYTHING. JEEZ,I THINK I KNOW A GUY WHO KNOW'S SOMEONE WITH A BROTHER WHO HAS A PAL THAT'S GOT A BUDDY WHO GO'S FISHIN THAT WOULD BUY THOSE OFF YA [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] ! ALL KIDDING ASIDE,I STILL HAVEN'T GOT MY HAND'S ON THE PRODJECT 23CC I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR,BUT I'VE GOT A LOT OF TIPS/KNOWLEDGE FROM THIS THREAD,AND I'LD LIKE TO SAY THANK'S IN ADVANCE TO YOU TRAYDER,AND THE REST OF THE "CREW" THAT KEEP'S CRAMIN THE INFO INTO THIS SITE. TIGHT LINE'S TO ALL,,,I THINK I HERE A COLD MICHELOB DEMANDING IT'S RELEASE FROM THE FRIDGE,,,,GOTTA GO.....
LT DAN

Trayder · #7 11-21-2002, 11:21 PM

LT Dan-

You tell me when and where and I am there!!

Trayder · #8 11-21-2002, 11:24 PM

Scott M-

I made the rod racks using 2x4s and 2 inch PVC. I put two sections of 2x4's on the bottom and then a row of 2 inch sections of PVC up top. The butt of the rod goes throgh a hole drilled in the first 2x4 and then stops against the second 2x4 while the rod section is fit in a slot cut into the side of the PVC and then gravity does the rest.

Tom · #9 11-22-2002, 09:35 AM

hey, hey, hey...Trayder - you promised you'd bring the rigs to my house first!...there's some mich. light in my fridege.

nice work. looks like you cleared out the space....

It will be real neat to see how you put those sheets into the form of livewell.

John R · #10 11-22-2002, 09:50 AM

Trayder - excellent article! Answered a few questions stirring in the tiny mind of mine... I also want to echo what LT said - even though no 23 is torn apart in the driveway - I'm better prepared and have learned a lot from all of you - thanks

!

You know - it's a tough call, but 38 degree Michs after a flight to 80 degre FLA, or 41 degree Blueberry Blondes at Coddingtons on a 38 degree, howlin' Noreaster - hmmmm, what to do, what to do...

[ November 22, 2002, 08:55 AM: Message edited by: John R ]