I've ordered from RAKA so many times ! They have been great !
I like the 6 oz E-glass Woven. Stitched is not what you want for a clear finish, plus there are other challenges involved. If you are going with the single layer in and out ? Order twice the length plus a yard. 11, or 12 yds should do it. I double layer the outside football area, so I order 5 more yds. If you talk them in to sending it folded ? you will save on shipping. I've had no troubles with folded cloth !
I haven't discussed it with them, but if you could have them cut the cloth, into two, or 3 pieces and fold them in one package ? You would save the hassle of cutting it later. I know it would be extra cloth, but more convenient !
Yes, go with the three gallon kit ! I use the 127 resin, and the 350 non blush hardener !
One more thing ! I order just one pump ! I use this only for the Hardener. This will prevent you from getting the two jugs mixed up ! It happens !
I premark clear cups ahead of time, for 9 oz batches. Fill about 6 cups up to the 6 oz resin level, when you are going to wet out the cloth, and need a cup of mixed epoxy ? Just pump 3 oz of hardener, and mix !