(ATM) composite tubes
John Q. Runchey (johnr@centaur-e.eurpd.csg.mot.com)
Tue, 15 Aug 1995 10:35:08 -0500
Well I think I finally hit on my final tube decision. I picked up an 8"
piece of sonotube the other day (actually Menard's brand, which seems a bit
thinner walled than sonotube), and at the same time noticed wood veneer
available in 24" by 48" sheets. I think what I'm gonna do is veneer the
outside of this tube, then cover it with fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin (the
cloth then becomes transparent). This should make for a strong, lightweight
and nice looking tube, without the headaches associated with gluing up and
smoothing a multi-segment wooden beast. Of course I'll epoxy coat the interior
of the tube also to seal out moisture.
Now if only all the house remodelling projects were complete I could devote
full time to the scope.... :(
John