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crewwzin 
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The reasoning for the resin in the filler is to thin it out. Commonly referred to as a "milkshake", it make the filler thin enough to paint on, filling any pinholes in the process. Mix 5 parts filler to 1 part resin and add the appropriate amount of hardener for each and voila! Let it cure, and sand away.

And for your second question, instead of using wood, get some 3/8 rope from the hardware store and use that. All you're going for is the rib effect. Fiberglass gets its strength in its curves. The trapped air wont affect it as long as the layers you've layed down before the rope are thick enough. You're probably gonna want between 5-7 layers of mat on the flat areas, then put 2-3 layers on top of the rope. That should make the box bulletproof (in a matter of speaking). Good luck with it.

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ice32 
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Thanks for the help and info.
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crewwzin wrote:

And for your second question, instead of using wood, get some 3/8 rope from the hardware store and use that. All you're going for is the rib effect. Fiberglass gets its strength in its curves. The trapped air wont affect it as long as the layers you've layed down before the rope are thick enough. You're probably gonna want between 5-7 layers of mat on the flat areas, then put 2-3 layers on top of the rope. That should make the box bulletproof (in a matter of speaking). Good luck with it.

I think he was asking if adding ribs would strengthen the enclosure... It didn't seem like he was asking a cosmetic question...

I could be wrong. ^-^

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crewwzin 
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I guess I didnt make myself clear enough when I didnt mention that the rope goes on the inside of the enclosure. Kinda like your ribs are on the inside of your body. Not a cosmetic issue at all.
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yeh, i was asking for advice on strengthening it, so your saying rope would strengthen it?
I dont see how it would, seems rope has a fair bit of give in it.
crewwzin 
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You're missing the point. I'm not saying the rope will strengthen the enclosure at all. What I'm saying is that the 2-3 layers of glass layed down on top of the rope will have 3/8 inch ridges in it that will strengthen it greatly. Check this thread out.

http://www.fiberglassforums.com/showthread.php?t=4117&highlight=rope&page=16

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ahh, i see what you mean now
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