How do I know if the fiberglass I just laid on stringer is good/will hold?

[aspenshayn]

So I just glassed in my stringer with 1708 and epoxy resin. I worked it and worked it but still seemed to have air bubbles. I know when I removed my old stringer, the wood was completely rotten and just fell out after i cut top off the glass. The glass was still incredibly strong. So will my glass job be solid? is there a way to check (kick it or something, as you can tell I don't know much about glass)?
I'm hoping because I used epoxy resin, it will be stronger.
Do I need to lay another layer? I've read that if I use epoxy there is no need to lay another layer.

This was not as easy as it I thought it would be, but if it holds, it wasn't bad.

Thanks for the help through my other threads, I would have been completely lost without your help!

 

[proshine43]

Re: How do I know if the fiberglass I just laid on stringer is good/will hold?

I had the same problems with air bubbles. I ended up sanding off the bubble and reapplying as needed. I dont know if i needed to but just iin case.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: How do I know if the fiberglass I just laid on stringer is good/will hold?

I'm wondering why you felt the need to start yet another thread. You could have asked this in your other thread.
When you say you Worked it and worked it. What TOOLS did you use? Did you have a Bubble Buster Roller?

 

[Sea Raider I]

Re: How do I know if the fiberglass I just laid on stringer is good/will hold?

Also, did you lay on 90 deg corners or did you round the edges with a router? Mat and cloth seem to work edges better with a smooth radius as opposed to straight edges...

 

[aspenshayn]

Re: How do I know if the fiberglass I just laid on stringer is good/will hold?

thought new subject, new thread. but, makes sense. I'll go back to old thread.... find me there.

Quick answers here though. yes, I rounded all edges. worked it with my hands and spreader. I actually think I got it pretty good, but it wasn't perfect. I'll get pics tomorrow.... and post them on my original thread

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: How do I know if the fiberglass I just laid on stringer is good/will hold?

You just need good....not perfect. I've done many restores and haven't seen a "perfect" boat yet. Lets looks at the pictures, but I bet you're fine.