BuiltWithNOF
Body Tubes
bt1

6” Sonotube ready for glass

bt2

4 layers of 3.2 oz glass being laid on the tube.

bt3

After the glass is done, the tube is wrapped in heat shrink tape.

bt4

The tube after being hit with a heat gun. That pushed out the excess epoxy and removes any of the small bubbles. Time to let it sit for 24 hours to cure.

I had some free time on Easter to get the tube sanded

sanding 1

The tube has been sanded with 60 grit to get rid of the uneven spots.

sanding 2

Boy, is this fun or what! OK, one down and one more to go.

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