In a message dated 10/7/2004 2:59:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
europa-list-digest@matronics.com writes:
> Could you explain what "E" glass tape is please?
>
> and yes I would like to see one or perhaps two photos to me off list.
>
> J R (Bob) Gowing, UK Kit 327 in Oz working on adj seats after flaps in
> working condition.
>
Hi Bob,
"E" Glass is single weave with the fibers oriented at 90 degrees to each
other. When sandwiched with 'Bid it gives the part fibers which run at 45 and 90
degrees to each other. It's available in bolt sizing as well as tapes from ACS.
I bought a roll of 2" roll of the tape for experimentation purposes when I
made my center console cover. The edges are woven so they don't unravel. If you
wanted to beef up the edge of a part this is good stuff to do it with. I'll
send you some pics off list.
Not to be confused with "S" glass which is a single weave oriented at 45
degrees. Tape rolls of S glass are also available from ACS, although it's
pricey.
I'm going to cover my seams on my wings and fuselage with S glass to keep the
seam from showing through or cracking the paint later on.
Regards,
John Lawton
Dunlap, TN
A-245
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