Sustainable Composite Materials: Flax Canoe Bio Resin Infusion
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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
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