RobsRacin

iTrader: (13)

One thing I have always wanted to do was make my own carbon fiber parts. Things like battery straps, and front and rears towers, really anything. I have done some searching on here and haven't seen much info on here, does anybody have much experience doing this without any special tools? I was thinking that maybe with a certain bit in the dremel and using the existing pieces at templates it wouldn't be completely terrible. Also any good places to buy sheets of it? Thanks

micholix

Hi RobsRacin,

You can do things by your self, i cut the sheets with a band saw and/or with a dremel, for example, but your drill/cut tools wear fast.
I use some titanium, or diamond coated tools, for example.
Be careful and protect your lungs, with a good mask from the dust.
About to get sheets in USA, i cant tell, as i'm from europe...

Gertsch

Hey ho Micholix,

sounds interesting, I´m also from Europe/Austria, where did you get those sheets?

cheers
Gertsch

the incubus

iTrader: (17)

I don't think the gravity of the danger aspect in working with CF has been stressed significantly enough here… CF is extremely hazardous to work with as the dust particles can become lodged in your lung tissue much like those of asbestos.

You have been warned!

RobsRacin

iTrader: (13)

Safety is preached daily as I work in a cabinet shop during the winter months, breathing protection is number 1 on my list of safety equipment right next to eye-wear, personally I want to be able to see and talk when I turn 60

Braxamus

iTrader: (9)

I have 20 years running a CNC and 5 years programming, and have done several of my own chassis, towers and other parts. to me doing anything other than basic stuff and quick fix parts will not be as accurate in hand cutting with saws and dermal tools, and you need very good eye protections and a dust mask to protect your lungs. I used a vacuum to help as well to help suck up any particles as it cuts. And yes it is very abrasive on tools.

Matt Trimmings

iTrader: (170)

I have ordered from here in the past.

http://www.protechcomposites.com/

micholix

Hi Gretsch,

I'll send you a Pm!

Gertsch

thx
cheers!

RobsRacin

iTrader: (13)

I can understand that, past basic parts I don't expect basic tools to get the job done. Thanks for the insight

RobsRacin

iTrader: (13)

I will check them out thanks

racegoer711

iTrader: (2)

I use a waterjet.

rcbuggies

it's honestly fine dremeling carbon stuff, make sure to wear mask and do it in your garage. I would keep the garage door open and the vacuum everything after