How To Form Fiberglass Panel with Balsa Wood

To use balsa wood as the core of your fiberglass panel is the best way to make it as light as possible. Fiberglass panel is made with fiberglass matting that uses a core material for structural support actually. Do you know how to form fiberglass panel with balsa wood? Here we will give you a brief introduction.
First of all, prepare things that you will require during working process. For example, you should prepare balsa wood sheet, hobby knife or utility knife, sandpaper, clean cloth, fiberglass matting, scissors, fiberglass resin, brush and so forth. You are advised to wear a face mask to prevent breathing the fumes when mixing the resin. Wear a respiration when you are sanding the fiberglass and breathe the fine particles produced is very dangerous actually.
Second, you should use a tape measure to measure the balsa sheet to the dimensions you will require. Use a pencil to mark your cut marks and cut it according to your required size. You can use a utility knife or hobby knife.
Third, use sandpaper to sand the surface of the balsa wood smoothly and wipe off the sanding dust with a clean cloth.
Fourth, measure the fiberglass mating to about 1/2 the width of the balsa wood. Use scissors to cut a piece of matting to the size. Cut a 7 pieces fiberglass matting by repeating this step actually.
Fifth, lay 2 strips of fiberglass matting on one side of the balsa wood. Overlap one edge of the matting by 2 inches. Add the hardener to the fiberglass resin and mix according to the instructions. Use the brush to pour the fiberglass resin onto the matting and smooth with the brush. Allow the first coat to set for about half an hour. Add 1 or or more coats of resin as the same method.
Sixth, expose the wood side of the panel to turn the balsa wood panel over. Lay two or more strips of fiberglass matting over the wood and overlap one edge. Mix the resin and brush it on the matting. Repeat this step to apply one to two more coats and allow the fiberglass resin to dry naturally. Then use sandpaper to sand the surface of the panel smooth.
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