Description
Shop products (USA) ►https://www.easycomposites.us/learning/flax-and-bio-resin-canoe
Shop products (EU) ►https://www.easycomposites.eu/learning/flax-and-bio-resin-canoe
Shop products (UK & World) ►https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/learning/flax-and-bio-resin-canoe
Further information and links ▼
In this composites training video, we continue to explore the topic of more sustainable materials in composites by building a full scale (5m/16') canoe, dubbed the 'Flaxplorer', using flax fibre, balsa wood and an epoxy bio resin using the resin infusion method. The video focusses on the lamination and infusion of the flax and core but includes fitting out the boat with gunwales, seats and yoke.
Related Videos▼
How to make the mould: https://youtu.be/Q09ZFVA6nR8
Full training video for vacuum resin infusion: https://youtu.be/qMPSIKfkdtQ
Introduction video to flax fibre in composites: https://youtu.be/AD98L9XlCTU
Full project details (including links to all the products used):
USA ►https://www.easycomposites.us/learning/flax-and-bio-resin-canoe
EU ►https://www.easycomposites.eu/learning/flax-and-bio-resin-canoe
UK & World ►https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/learning/flax-and-bio-resin-canoe
00:00 - Introduction
01:41 - Preparing the mould and selecting the reinforcement
04:09 - Cutting the kit of reinforcement
04:47 - Preparing the balsa core
07:42 - Laying up the reinforcement and core
10:27 - Vacuum bagging
16:26 - Infusing the bio-resin
18:57 - Demoulding and rough trim
20:13 - XCR coating
21:56 - Woodwork and fit-out
23-49 - The finished boat