The Fiberglass Repair and Construction Handbook - Paperback

by Jack Wiley (Author)

Fiberglass Facts; Materials; Tools, Equipment, Supplies & Work Areas; Health & Safety; Care & Maintenance of Fiberglass; Working with Cured Fiberglass; Fundamentals of Fiberglassing; Molding Methods Used in Manufacturing; Structural & Assembly Concepts & Practices; Repairing Fiberglass; Repairing Other Materials with Fiberglass; Covering Wood with Fiberglass; Auto Body Repair & Customizing; Fiberglass products in Kit Form. Pub. 1988.

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Step-by-step instructions cover everything from safety precautions to materials selection to the final lamination process. Practice exercises offer hands-on experience for with glass cloth, mat, core materials, and resins. Information is provided on molding, structural concepts, and the caring for cured fiberglass. There is even a list of suppliers, repair techniques for materials other than fiberglass, and a complete section on covering wood with fiberglass.

Reviewers praise the first edition:

"...provides an excellent introduction to working with fiberglass for new construction and for repairs." -- Finescale Modeler

"A good general reference for persons starting to work with fiberglass reinforced plastics...worth having." -- Road & Track

Readers learn how to mend everything from bathtubs to swimming pools, to rustproof and customize cars, and much more." -- Antique Motor News

"...an indispensable book..." -- Ohio Fisherman

"...excellent text for anyone contemplating fiberglass work of any magnatude." -- Book Reviews

"...describes the strength, durability and lightness of fiberglass, while exploring a great many of its astonishing number of applications." -- Wright Publishing Co.

Author Biography

Jack Wiley is an experienced craftsman and the author of several TAB books including The Fiberglass Boat Handbook, Working with Fiberglass: Techniques and Projects, and Making Your Own Exercise Equipment.