FG Chop Guns

Hi, can somebody explain to me the process of glassing with one of these... can the gun apply the resin as well? or is this something you have to brush on or use a roller to apply, and if thats the case wouldn't all the chopped fg keep sticking to the roller / brush??? a how-to or a site that has more info would be greatly appreciated...

the Saint

I've only ever used a brush. It's true, some strands of the matt sometimes cling to the brush a bit, and if you use too much of a sweeping motion, the mat moves around. A dabbing motion is best, and helps push out any air bubbles that may be underneath. As for the chop gun, beats the heck outta me. I guess I'm just old school.

thanks, I appreciate it. since you've used it, would you recomend using that methos over the usual glassing methods, ie, hand laying the cloth?

The Saint

actually there are quite a few set ups that apply the resin and glass at the same time, I found a few, but with more reading it just doesn't seem practical for my install shop

regards,

The Saint

I agree. I have used a chop gun that does both the glass and resin and it is sweet, BUT, it is hell to clean and is not worht it on small jobs, You have to use it on big jobs only. The guns are expensive also.

I have used a chop gun that does both a few times and the one a friend has at their FG shop is easy to clean.There really isn't much thcleaning the lines at you have to do.Everything is mixed in the air, so you have to worry about  anthing harding in the line.The are very expensive  and takes awhile to get  used to also. My friend is always  talking about how some of the guys get it to heavy in some areas and end up with uneven  products.