Re: Vacuum bagging

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From: Roger Wilfong
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 14:21

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In Article <1993Jan21.064651.17639@klaava.Helsinki.FI> "linkosal@klaava.Helsinki.FI (Tapio Linkosalo)" says:
> If this vacuum resservoir is a bottle you suck vacuum into,
> it's very useful. I've built my vacuum bagging system from a
> used fridge compressor and a pressurized brake-air bottle from
> a truck, and the bottle makes all the difference. The pump
> does not have to suck all the time, even if you had a tiny
> leak in the vacuum bag.
> 
> Tapio Linkosalo
> 
> 
I am ignorant of the specifics of vacuum bagging.  I assume it involves 
placing a casting of fiberglass lay-up into a bag and sucking the air out -
along with air bubbles in the resin.  But what is the set up?
 
Are there any good overview, how-to and build-your-own articles on the topic?
 
- Roger

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