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Subject: Re: Using Peel Ply on lay ups (was Ailerons -
From: Graham Singleton <grasingleton@avnet.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 18:32:19
  URGENT)

>On the subject of covering the whole layup with peel ply, in Burt Rutan's
>book "Moldless Composite Homebuilt Sandwich Aircraft Construction" he
>suggests this is a bad idea as it "... adds weight" because "It fills the
>weave 100% with epoxy so it should only be used where it will serve its
>purpose of bonding or transitioning plies. Do not get carried away and peel
>ply any more than necessary."

This has to be true. Think about it, there's no way the peel ply will go 
down between the fibres of the top ply of glass.

Graham



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