SQUAREDROP BUILD EP. 34 (PMF-POOR MANS FIBERGLASS)

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“PMF” (POOR MAN’S FIBERGLASS) In this video I will be showing you my take on “Poor Man’s Fiberglass”! Is my technic better? Perhaps I’ve created a better way; costs less, easier to apply, strong as actual fiberglass, AND BEST OF ALL; WATERPROOF!!! You be the judge…….
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@alaine5083 11 ай бұрын

I used to make cloth doll sculptures with the same mix I also added wallpaper glue and my dolls were so light and solid I made them more than 20 yrs ago and they are still surviving

@MrStebo911 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I've never heard of someone doing that! That's awesome! Do you have pictures of them you could share?

@robmarcin5327 3 ай бұрын

Excellent idea. Designing a pop up camper and I was not looking forward to applying poor man's fiberglass. I will be using your method, thanks for sharing.

@MrStebo911 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Good luck on your build! If you have any questions along the way just ask.:)

@robmarcin5327 3 ай бұрын

@@MrStebo911 Thanks, I will.

@WoodRanger138 Жыл бұрын

Thought of this to seal the top of a leaky cargo trailer I bought. You're a Hero Brother. Subbed

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lanedexter6303 Жыл бұрын

This is very interesting, and may help my foamie build, BUT… most viewers do not like videos with annoying background music, so they mute the audio - then this video goes back to voice narration and we miss where that picked up. And it goes back to music, we hit mute and the same thing happens. FWIW folks watching this kind of video just want to learn, so telling us what you’re doing and what you’ve learned beats hell out of music. Good luck to both of us.

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input, I see your point. I just do the best I can to make them informative and entertaining which isn't always easy to do as I'm no pro at this. But do hope you got something out of the video.

@lanedexter6303 Жыл бұрын

@@MrStebo911 Indeed I did. I am now reconsidering my choice of materials for the poor man’s fiberglass composite.👍

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

@@lanedexter6303 Hope it helped:)

@T0aletaK 8 ай бұрын

it's not that great for foamies...the fabric doesnt shrink, after it's glued so the foam doesn't get very rigid and you can bend it and break it much easier, than with even the cheapest cotton fabric...also, this type of non-woven PP cloth has terrible resistance to punctures, it's like a paper, hit it with some sharp object and you end up with a hole in your wall source: did some experiments

@lanedexter6303 8 ай бұрын

Interesting. Thanks!@@T0aletaK

@mountainman4410 Жыл бұрын

Always start from the bottom and work your way up. This way your seems run over the top of the bottom piece, just like roof shingles. Any water will run over the seem and down.

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

That's a great tip! Thanks!

@denisemartel3352 Жыл бұрын

Merci, idée géniale.

@gregbrown1779 2 ай бұрын

In the old days 50ish years I had an old boat that had decks made of pmf but they used several coats of enamel paint on canvas seemed to work quite well.

@MrStebo911 2 ай бұрын

Nice! I've been so pleased the way mine turned out! Would use my method on anything that was wood and in the weather! LOL

@Endeavor545 Жыл бұрын

I’m impressed! That looks great!

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!:)

@Moist_yet_Crispy Жыл бұрын

Great job! and thanks for the video!

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

thank you very much!

@sayinitstraight156 11 ай бұрын

Love the idea of the back kitchen opening out. Great design.

@MrStebo911 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@mofostopheles Жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It turned out great as well!

@LetsGoExplore 2 ай бұрын

It looks good. My only concern is if the titebond is adhering to the PP, or is it just filling the crevices and creating a mechanical lock? The reason dropcloth is used is because titebond works with natural fibers and fabrics and does not stick to synthetics afik. The bond between wood and natural cloth is stronger than the components themselves.

@chumboss501 2 ай бұрын

All I know is it worked out amazingly! I've had a test piece out in the Florida weather for about 5 mos solid and I kid you not it still looks like the day I made it! And trust me, Florida weather wants to kill everything! haha Good luck with your build!

@michaelburbank2276 23 күн бұрын

Elastomeric over nylon roofing fabric

@McDowallManor Жыл бұрын

Genius Stebo.

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@jimbailey7997 11 ай бұрын

👍👍

@MrMoonFlame Жыл бұрын

I had the same idea when I saw a role of that at Lowe’s. Nice to know it will work 👍

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It turned out great!

@markstack2309 11 ай бұрын

Great job

@MrStebo911 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@patrickmckowen2999 Жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍

@MrStebo911 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@markpenley8764 Жыл бұрын

Great idea. At one of our local farm suppliers they sell a really heavy landscape fabric that comes off a 12 foot wide roll. They sell it by the foot. Seems like it is less than 3 dollars per foot. This would make for a completely seemless roof. Was your glue ratio 3 parts glue to 1 part water. This seems like a very good idea.

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Yes it worked out great! And yes it is 3 to 1 on the glue and water.

@robertnoel2363 6 ай бұрын

yep, that looks like the smartest upgrade to PMF. cheaper, lighter, smoother.

@leethebee1560 11 ай бұрын

Lookin good. Thanks for the tips. I was thinking of using mastic the roof sealer stuff. ❤❤❤🎉

@MrStebo911 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@peterloader974 6 ай бұрын

The roof looks too flat. Sloping it a bit in one direction will help drainage.

@MrStebo911 6 ай бұрын

I use the trailer jack for that. Haven't had any issues with it but thanks for your input.:)

@Ohsage1111 10 ай бұрын

Very cool. Thank so much for sharing! I am so intrigued. Lookin forward to follow ups as you use it. Durability over time & exposure to elements? Thanks again!

@MrStebo911 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I plan on taking it out once the weather cools some here in Florida! haha:)

@Kooshad1 Жыл бұрын

1:34 the better way

@MrStebo911 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ystein6900 7 ай бұрын

Really good idea! 3 water : 1 tb2?

@MrStebo911 7 ай бұрын

3 parts glue, 1 part water

@PKAdventures Жыл бұрын

i wonder how it would do on a boat... :P been wanting to do a PMF sailboat for a long time, maybe that's something ill do this summer. i subscribed because i love this idea and will have to try it

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

I would almost say go for it! It's doing great on my trailer and I'll be posting a new "Reveal" video in the next couple of days:)

@PKAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@MrStebo911 cool ill be looking forward to it! and i'll check the prices locally, if i can get it for a better price than the fabric i was planning on using, ill definitely try it out

@sigmalawpenske 3 ай бұрын

I was lured in. What did I just watch?

@MrStebo911 3 ай бұрын

My take on "Poor Man's Fiberglass" applied to my new Square drop trailer:)

@preppernaut4094 10 ай бұрын

Do you think this would work for a small shed roof? Nice video, great idea!

@MrStebo911 10 ай бұрын

I honestly don't know... But with that said, I think if you applied 3 or 4 coats and a good quality roof cover paint it would work. I'm using this method on all my outdoor structures and seems to be holding up just fine.

@davidhefner5668 10 ай бұрын

I see wrinkes. Just wondering if auto filler would work to feather the seams. The red kind that comes in a tube.

@MrStebo911 10 ай бұрын

There were a few little ones, due to me never had doing this before I now know to take a little more time to smooth everything out before it sets. Newbie mistake:)

@davidmorgan2815 5 ай бұрын

Roll on a thin coat of the butter in sections and add fabric, then apply more butter on the fabric,let that coat dry and apply another heavier coat of butter? Was the base coat of paint the sealer or was the last coat of glue the sealer before painting?

@MrStebo911 5 ай бұрын

Since the glue "butter" is waterproof that is the sealer! And I must say after making a little test project just to see how it would hold up in Florida's harsh weather after 6mos. outside fulltime it still looks brand new! I'm going to do a follow up video and highlight it to show how well it really works!

@davidmorgan2815 5 ай бұрын

@MrStebo911 Thank you. I appreciate the videos

@samahasurfboards9333 Жыл бұрын

Genius! Wonder how a surfboard made with this technique would hold up😂

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! My bet it would do great! Please share if you do decide to try it!:)

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Just thinking, would even collaborate with you if you'd like! You shape the board and I'll help you apply my take on PMF!

@sayinitstraight156 11 ай бұрын

I was thinking of doing a type canoe.

@MrStebo911 11 ай бұрын

@@sayinitstraight156 You'll have to let me know how it turns out!:)

@unsafe_at_any_speed 3 ай бұрын

It's probably ok over a wood structure like yours but I tried it on foam and the material isn't near as strong as canvas.

@MrStebo911 3 ай бұрын

makes since, I could see how it wouldn't hold as well.

@Lorelly5 6 ай бұрын

So awesome -very impressed that you found a new material to work with -looks awesome-love the black too could rhinohide or raptorliner truck bed coating for a better durable finish-but I like black that’s just me awesome job 🎉

@MrStebo911 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@campycamperton6679 8 ай бұрын

I’m probably gonna use this for my camper build. Hopefully in a few months, I’ll be to that point. How well has the landscape cloth been holding up so far???

@MrStebo911 8 ай бұрын

Great question! I also used it on a building that's on my layout for my garden railroad! It's been out in the weather now for 3 straight months and to be honest it's held up great! It still looks like I just put it on yesterday! So so so happy I went with it on my project build for the camper! Good luck on yours!:)

@MrStebo911 7 ай бұрын

It's held up amazingly!

@campycamperton6679 7 ай бұрын

@@MrStebo911 nice. Check out my camper build progress and this one in particular has some interesting glue test results … kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLplptGFyKqnZIU.htmlsi=xKYQeuajJ3Img9kr

@TheGreatOldOak Жыл бұрын

Fiberglass is already poor mans carbon fiber. I thought poor mans fiberglass was paper mache.

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

It's just my take on it...

@ericmartens5930 Жыл бұрын

The ratio, is it 3 parts water to 1 part glue or the other way around ?. Thank you

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

1 part water, 3 parts glue

@ystein6900 7 ай бұрын

How long does it take for the glue to gas off and dry smell-wise and also how long to wait bwfore painting? And what about the paint? How long untill i can tske it out in the cold?Im thunking to do it in a garage during winter and wonder about

@MrStebo911 7 ай бұрын

I applied it one morning and 24 hrs. later painted it!:) Not much of a smell at all. I did it in my garage. After you get it painted and the paint completely dries you can take it out no problems. I used a high quality latex paint, 3 coats.

@utubewillyman Жыл бұрын

I wonder if Titebond 3 would be even stronger.

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

I don't know what the difference is, but I sure it would work just fine.

@orcoastgreenman Жыл бұрын

titebond III is the waterproof version... would likely be more durable if any water or condensation gets under the seal coat.

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

@@orcoastgreenman I would agree, I just had titebond 2 and it did great!

@chrislewis9345 Жыл бұрын

Man if ya could clean up your seams and have straight laps I wonder if you could clear coat it or epoxy it and it would look like carbon fiber! 🤔

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps! Next I might use rubber trim and it will disappear! haha:)

@workerguy82 Жыл бұрын

What's it look like after sitting outside for 2 years?

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Would have to let you know but as with anything that would sit outside for 2 yrs it most likely wouldn't look that great! I keep it in my garage....

@sparkiekosten5902 19 күн бұрын

How is the pmf holding up after this year?

@chumboss501 18 күн бұрын

It's amazing how well it's done! Still is like brand new!

@sparkiekosten5902 18 күн бұрын

@@chumboss501 Thanks for the reply!

@MrStebo911 18 күн бұрын

@@sparkiekosten5902 Sorry I was logged into my work youtube when I replied!:)

@fockdapa Жыл бұрын

Any updates on waterproofing? I am just about to cover my camper with this stuff. Using a 50g/m2 thickness (1.5 ounce per square yard) Is that what you used?

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

I used standard landscape fabric, I believe it's .91m. It turned out amazing! It made a total hard shell and water just runs right off it! So glad I decided to go with it! Easy to apply and from what I can tell will last! Here's a link to what kind I used: www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/landscaping/landscape-fabrics/7024621?store=15750&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1rqkBhCTARIsAAHz7K1pi3BY0ezEeZRi0T3HmnyWODTlSuBUYNCJuDGwteCWQa0PLUjRAycaAjJdEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

@nevisstkitts8264 Жыл бұрын

@@MrStebo911 the link for your material indicates .91 m, or three feet wide for the rest of us, polypropylene fiber fabric. There does not appear to be a weight specified for thickness. Unfortunately, the fabric you used in the video looks like polyspun whereas the product link shows woven ... landscape fabric comes in different weights, different weaves, and different materials depending on the intended use. It would be useful to show the label or refer to the mfg product number you actually used in the video. While Ace, Amazon or other links are good, sometimes the product varies so the actual label should be the reference. The intended uses are: weed block, weed barrier, soil filter, ground cover, geotextile, pond underlayment, driveway fabric, drain field fabric, etc. The weaves are poly-spun non-woven, woven, perforated, solid (non-woven), fleece, and geogrid. The materials are polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, natural fiber, or a blend. There are also "biodegradable" weed block materials. Some products include UV protection while others do not. Minimum overlap for these products is usually 12" ...

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

@@nevisstkitts8264 Hi, your comment is very informative and I will definitely add an update of what I used when I get back as I'm out of town at the moment. I appreciate your comments for sure!:)

@mattlane3594 8 ай бұрын

How much cheaper is this than drop cloth?

@MrStebo911 8 ай бұрын

I paid $8 US for the landscape fabric. The same amount of canvas would have cost me more than $40 US. Not only that but the landscape fabric was 100 times easier to apply and it is solid as a rock! I've had some outside in the Florida weather that I made a little building out of for the last 3 mos. and it still look new! So happy I tried it!

@jonathanwhite9051 3 ай бұрын

How is this holding up?

@MrStebo911 3 ай бұрын

Amazingly! I will be making another video of a test that I did and has been out in the weather for about 6mos now and it still looks like brand new! Very Very happy with the results!

@willlick7872 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Nice video. Wondering how TiteBond III would work as it is parlayed as "waterproof" rather than "water resistant". Any insight would be appreciated. Looking forward to more of your videos!

@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It would work great as well. Just remember I painted it after applying it so it's totally waterproof... :)

@leethebee1560 11 ай бұрын

Thinking of using roof sealer here, mastic

@MrStebo911 11 ай бұрын

I'm sure that would work too!:)@@leethebee1560

@jonathanwhite9051 7 ай бұрын

How did you do the seams on the sidewalls? Any videos of that specifically?

@spacecaptain9188 3 ай бұрын

It is canvas. Ask any seamstress how to prevent fraying. There are tons of ways. Also, it doesn't have to be canvas. You could probably use a lot of different types of materials! And not just cloth! How about topping that wood glue with a layer of sawdust? How about using a paper layer, or a metal screen layer, or a tarp layer?

@MrStebo911 3 ай бұрын

All great points! :) I am totally pleased with the outcome of my technique!

@na-fv7cl 3 ай бұрын

Metal.

@chrisridethatbloodything2044 4 ай бұрын

Kennt jemand die deutsche Bezeichnung für dieses Gewebe? Was ist das und wo kann man es kaufen?

@MrStebo911 4 ай бұрын

Sorry don't understand German

@chrisridethatbloodything2044 4 ай бұрын

@@MrStebo911 I'm looking for the german name of this fabric cause I'm planning to built a light wheigt bycicle trailor :-) What for is this fabric normally being used? It looked so much better than the canvas.

@MrStebo911 4 ай бұрын

Would be more than glad to help you out with that!:) In the USA it's called "Landscrape fabric" It is use for ground cover to stop weeds. Let me know if this helps. Just google: landscrape fabric @@chrisridethatbloodything2044

@chrisridethatbloodything2044 4 ай бұрын

@@MrStebo911 Thanks for your help! I found the german name. Here it is called "Gartenvlies" or "Unkrautvlies" It is available in 50, 80, 100, 120 g/m2 I think I will try the lightest and thinnest one. It is quite cheap with under 20 Euro / 25m2.

@MrStebo911 4 ай бұрын

That's great! Yes you'll be very happy with it!