MATERIALS
Everything I used for this project was purchased at Home Depot. Here is a basic list of the materials used and approximate prices:
- Fiberglass Mat & Cloth: under $30
- 9 sq/ft (1 yard) package. I used approximately 6 packages, at under $5 each.
- Fiberglass Resin: approx $50
- Buy it by the gallon (I didn�t). I also wasted a lot of resin during various stages of this project. Buying by the quart costs a lot more. Each gallon container is about $25.
- Brushes: $5
- Get the cheapest kind you can, as they will not be reused. I used the foam brushes, but I would recommend using regular bristle brushes. Get some of each if you want to experiment. Let�s say, 10 brushes @ 50 cents each.
- Masking Tape: under $10
- A couple of rolls of wide tape should do the trick. I would suggest using mostly the blue painter�s tape (again, I did not), but a roll of the stickier stuff could come in handy also.
- Mixing Buckets
- At 75 cents each for the plastic kind with volume marks on the side, buy 5 or more.
- Mixing Sticks
- Just like the paint jobs on Monster Garage, these are freebies. Get a stack at the paint counter.
- MDF: about $10
- Medium Density Fiberboard
- I used �" and �" thick MDF for this project.
- You don�t necessarily have to buy big 4� x 8� sheets. My local Home Depot has 2� x 4� sheets as well, and these are cheaper and easier to transport. One of each thickness oughtta be enough.
- Wooden Dowels: under $5
- Scraps of MDF or other wood can be substituted for the dowels.
- I bought a couple of 6� lengths of 3/8" diameter dowel. You may use more, less, or other sizes for your project.
- Wood Glue: couple bucks.
- Yellow carpenter�s glue is great
- Fleece or other fabric: about $15
- I purchased a polyester/cotton blend at a local fabric store. I got 3� yards, which is a lot, but I also used it as a final covering for the enclosure when it was completed.
- Make sure your material is stretchy. I have also read about the use of grille cloth and trunk liner also.
- Stay away from pure cotton, as it can shrink and wrinkle.
- Spray Adhesive: $10
- 3M #90 is a good product - that�s the heavy duty. They also have a standard strength, which should work fine, too (I think that�s #88)
- Acetone: $5
The grand total for all materials is approximately $150.
Besides the brushes and other light tools mentioned above, I also used the following hand and power tools:
- Jigsaw
- Router w/various bits and circle jig (I made my own jig)
- Drill w/various bits
- Scissors/shears (NOT your mom�s favorite pair - they will be ruined!)
- Dremel rotary tool w/various bits.
- Tape measure
- Disposable rubber gloves
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