ThirstyBarbarian
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I found a used Foodsaver at a thrift store for $5.99, and I'm going to use it as a cheapo vacuum-bagging rig for some fins I want to glass.
I've never glassed anything before, so first I'm going to try laminating a layer of glass onto some fins for an Argent kit I've had in my attic for some time just to try out the technique. Then, if all goes well, I'm going to use it to laminate a layer of glass onto my LOC Comet kit's fins.
Just to try out the vacuum, I used it to glue together the 2 halves of the molded plastic fins of an Estes Ascender. Instructions call for CA glue, but I used JB Weld instead. These fin halves never mate together perfectly, so in the past, I have usually used 5 or 6 small clamps per fin to hold them together while the glue sets. This time, I tossed them in the vacuum bagger, and it worked perfectly to keep the halves pressed firmly together while the glue cured. Even though it probably wasn't necessary, I used the perforated release film and the breather cloth just like you would if doing a lamination -- just for practice.
Who else has used a Foodsaver for this? I did a search for Foodsaver and found nothing, but I'm sure I've heard of others doing this. Any tips and tricks would be appreciated!
I've never glassed anything before, so first I'm going to try laminating a layer of glass onto some fins for an Argent kit I've had in my attic for some time just to try out the technique. Then, if all goes well, I'm going to use it to laminate a layer of glass onto my LOC Comet kit's fins.
Just to try out the vacuum, I used it to glue together the 2 halves of the molded plastic fins of an Estes Ascender. Instructions call for CA glue, but I used JB Weld instead. These fin halves never mate together perfectly, so in the past, I have usually used 5 or 6 small clamps per fin to hold them together while the glue sets. This time, I tossed them in the vacuum bagger, and it worked perfectly to keep the halves pressed firmly together while the glue cured. Even though it probably wasn't necessary, I used the perforated release film and the breather cloth just like you would if doing a lamination -- just for practice.
Who else has used a Foodsaver for this? I did a search for Foodsaver and found nothing, but I'm sure I've heard of others doing this. Any tips and tricks would be appreciated!
