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- Fiberglass
- 1/4" plywood
- West Systems epoxy (6 or 24-hour)
- 5-minute epoxy
- Squeegees
- Rollers
- Phenolic tube
- Release film
- Bleeder fabric
- Vacuum bag
- Peel ply
- Spray glue
- Scissors
- Sandpaper (60, 120, 220 grit)
- Wax paper
- Dremel (with sanding bit)
- Sharpie
Flight Fin Can Procedure
Required Materials
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-Fin thickness
Test Fin Can Procedure
Cut and Sand Fins
1) Cut plywood fins to shape on the laser cutter
2) Bevel edges of fins (sand them)using a Dremel and sanding bit
Prepare Tube
) Cut phenolic tube to size
) Sand tube until it fits over the motor case (start with 60 grit, work up to 220)
) Score the tube (using 60-180 grit sandpaper)
Prepare Fiberglass Pieces
3) Stick wax to fiberglass using spray glue
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