How do I reinforce cardboard without warping it


baba(baby) , Monday, 9th of August 2010 08:54:21 PM

I am working on a project where I am building an 11'' by 11'' wind tunnel 
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out of cardboard, duct tape, and a 22'' box fan.I will need to reinforce 
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the cardboard somehow, and I've come to the conclusion that varnishing or 
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Mod-podgeing it would be best, although I've also found out that 
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varnishing cardboard can warp it.l need as straight and flat panels as l 
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can get.l most likely will not be varnishing the interior of the 
tunnel.How would l go about varnishing/mod-podgeing the cardboard without 
the annoying warping?
 
 
 
 
 

Twii , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 09:44:45 AM

try ribbing the cardboard. apparently if you are allowed to use  
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varnish, then you can use other types of adhesive, or, you could try a  
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stronger cardboard. ask around ur local grocery stores & hardware stores,  
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try double or even triple corrugated cardboard. oh, & I understand the  
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whole venturi effect, but that box fan may not be able to create the  
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pressure needed to make the venturi work, if this is so, you could always  
try using a second fan. two strapped together, or one on either end, box  
fans are cheap. if you find that a box fan just can not get it done, look  
for a high velocity fan with metal blades. they always give you the most  
power.  
 
 
 
 
 

Greasy Lips McGee , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 01:34:02 PM

It would be a lot stronger if you glued cardboard strips to the  
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outside, perpendicular to the panels. Or, take pieces of 14 x14 cardboard,  
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cut 11 x 11 holes in them and slip them over the outside of the tube. Glue  
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them or duct tape them in place.  
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Buttmonkey , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 06:23:12 AM

Varnish both sides and that should avoid the warping.  
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