Laminating two sheets of plywood with layer of Kevlar between

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  1. fallguy
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    fallguy Senior Member

    So, our poor OP is at a point and wondering why then kevlar canoes. I am too tired to post more..
     
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  2. abosely
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    I was thinking 4x8 panels.
    This was just an idea that I wanted to find out if it was at all practical or even a good idea, which has been shown that it isn’t a good idea. :)
     
  3. abosely
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    Lol I appreciate the advice and information! :)
    I feel much more comfortable about just using 12mm without any fiberglass or Kevlar on inside.
     
  4. latestarter
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    latestarter Senior Member

    I don't have experience of bonding 2 sheets of ply together but guess it would be better to use 2 sheets of 6mm rather than 4mm and 9mm for the issues previously raised.
     
  5. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    Instead of dynel on the outside, you could use one the fabrics with a combination of fibers. They make fiberglass with carbon or kevlar, and also all three together. They combine properties of each.
     
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    tane Senior Member

    on my 34' Wharram build of the late 70s I could easily have made one BIG improvement: save weight where possible instead of overbuilding...
     
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