Carbon Fiber Cloth

[Mike Cathey]

I'm just starting to learn how to use carbon fiber. It is of course pretty spendy. Where is the best place to get lightweight cloth at the best price? The lightest I've been able to find is 2.0 oz. on the internet.

Is there a good place to get it in the Puget Sound region?

Also from a modelers viewpoint ( as in adequet equipment and not overkill) what is the most cost effective way to get a vacume bagging system? Right now I'm just looking at doing small parts but may want to do 1/8th and 1/6th scale hulls at some point.

Thanks, Mike

 

[JeremyEdge]

I like this place they have pretty good prices.

http://www.protechcomposite.com/servlet/StoreFront

 

[tnrcboatracer]

Give me a call 931-962-5232. I built my vacuum system for about $100. See Joe Woodworker plans http://www.joewoodwo...EVS/concept.htm. I think I posted pics a while back in my gallery. Got most parts off Fleabay. The tank was a portable nail gun air compressor (3 gal) and cost about $15 . Here's a tank example.. http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item51995797e3

I used a twin piston GAST oiless pump that I found there for $75 or so.

Jeremy, I can get 5.7 oz cloth for about $30/yd, but I have to buy the tage end of a roll, maybe 10-20 yds

 

[HTV Boats]

http://www.shopmaninc.com/shortroll.html

I have had great sevice from U.S. Composites and their resin and gel coat prices on small quantities are good. They ship within a day or two. Carbon fiber discontinued stock is priced well.

Mic

 

[HOTWATER]

...Just incase you are interested - CF/ Kevlar in a few different colors here ---> http://kintecracing....g_Supplies.html

-Kent

 

[Mike Cathey]

So what's the difference between using carbon fiber cloth or Kevlar? Weight? Strength? Is one easier to work with?

 

[SayMikey]

So what's the difference between using carbon fiber cloth or Kevlar? Weight? Strength? Is one easier to work with?

Kevlar is a pain id stay away from it

 

[tnrcboatracer]

http://www.shopmanin.../shortroll.html

I have had great sevice from U.S. Composites and their resin and gel coat prices on small quantities are good. They ship within a day or two. Carbon fiber discontinued stock is priced well.

Mic

$20/yd is a great price, I will have to pick up 21 yds......

 

[jwo]

So what's the difference between using carbon fiber cloth or Kevlar? Weight? Strength? Is one easier to work with?

Kevlar is a pain id stay away from it

Ditto! Kevlar is very difficult to work with. Resins do not soak in. stick with C/F and Glass.