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  2. Fiberglass spray lay-up process - Wikipedia

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    Corvette fenders and boat dinghies are commonly manufactured this way. It is very different from the hand lay-up process. The difference comes from the application of the fibre and resin material to the mould. Spray-up is an open-moulding composites fabrication process where resin and reinforcements are sprayed onto a reusable mould.

  3. Woodpussy - Wikipedia

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    The first boats were constructed in 1945 by Palmer Scott Boat Works. These boats were wood with wooden masts. The class switched to fiberglass hulls, dacron sails and aluminum masts in the early 1960s. It is estimated that 800–850 hulls were constructed by Palmer Scott, MarScott and O'Day.

  4. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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    Wood finishing starts with sanding either by hand, typically using a sanding block or power sander, scraping, or planing. Imperfections or nail holes on the surface may be filled using wood putty or pores may be filled using wood filler. Often, the wood's color is changed by staining, bleaching, or any of a number of other techniques.

  5. Refinishing - Wikipedia

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    In woodworking and the decorative arts, refinishing (also repolishing in the UK)refers to the act of repairing or reapplying the wood finishing on an object. [1] paint, wood finish top coat, [citation needed] wax, lacquer or varnish are commonly used. [2] The artisan or restorer is traditionally aiming for an improved or restored and renewed ...

  6. Furniture repair - Wikipedia

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    Furniture repair is the craft of making broken or worn furniture usable again. It may include the preservation of old furniture, which is referred to as restoration.The craft of furniture repair requires a number of different skills including woodworking, metalworking, wood finishing, caning (furniture), woodturning, and upholstery.

  7. IYRS School of Technology & Trades - Wikipedia

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    IYRS programs focus on making, building, restoring, and maintaining, using both traditional and modern materials from wood to composites and carbon fiber. Programs are accredited by the ACCSC and qualified applicants are eligible for federal financial aid and veterans' benefits for post-secondary education.

  8. Grain filler - Wikipedia

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    A grain filler (pore filler or paste wood filler) is a woodworking product that is used to achieve a smooth-textured wood finish by filling pores in the wood grain. It is used particularly on open grained woods such as oak , mahogany and walnut where building up multiple layers of standard wood finish is ineffective or impractical.

  9. Fiberglass molding - Wikipedia

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    Once the release agent and gelcoat are applied, layers of fiberglass and resin are laid-up onto the surface. The fiberglass used will typically be identical to that which will be used in the final product. In the laying-up process, a layer of fiberglass mat is applied, and resin is applied over it. A special roller is then used to remove air ...