On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:40:47 GMT, Lew Hodgett
vaguely proposed a theory
.......and in reply I say!:

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Lew

Twilk is referring to Dynel etc. They are excellent sheathing
materials. They are not as stiff as glass when dry, though IME, and so
are not used solely as structural materials. They do "give" a lot more
and that can be an advantage in composite wood/fibre work.

IIRC again. My main gripes we
- $$
- they were not as transparent as glass/resin
- they get "fur" when you sand them

Twilk wrote:
You don't need fiberglass.
The fabrics work a lot better with epoxy.
snip

Most general purpose fabrics are in fact fiber glass, and that includes
ccloth and tape.

Weights are expressed in ounces/square yard.

Most tape is about 6 oz.

HTH

Lew