Carbon fibre parts

[hafnor]

Hi everybody. Long time no see!

Does anybody know if there is anyone here that makes parts in carbon fibre. "Clem" helped me back in the day making a new handle arm that I loved - But I can´t seem to reach him.

Do you guys know if smoothdrag sells sheets of CF drag washers?

[Three se7ens]

Do you have any specific questions? 

I believe smoothdrag does sell sheets of carbon fiber drag material, but I get it from user "Cfdrag" on eBay.

Just to be clear, the drag washer carbon fiber is significantly different than structural carbon fiber. You can't use one for the other.

[Marcq]

Hi everybody. Long time no see!

Does anybody know if there is anyone here that makes parts in carbon fibre. "Clem" helped me back in the day making a new handle arm that I loved - But I can´t seem to reach him.

Do you guys know if smoothdrag sells sheets of CF drag washers?

My next project involve using carbon fiber on a 114 6/0, wanting to do this for a long time, got inspired by those handle arm you see on some reels, I used to make parts out of fiber glass, carbon will be a first. So I finally bought a kit on ebay to get started, should be fun

Marc..

[STRIPER LOU]

McMaster Carr also sells structural Carbon fiber if you need it.
..............Lou

[oc1]

You can buy carbon fiber cloth anywhere they sell fiberglass.  Impregnate it with epoxy resin.  Carbon fiber is stiffer than fiberglass cloth so it helps to have a vacuum pump to pull the air out and hold everything in place while it sets up.  Other than that, it pretty much like working with fiberglass.  I've made a few boat parts, but nothing as intricate as a reel part.
-steve

[Three se7ens]

The process in itself isnt difficult, but the small details make or break the final outcome of the parts.  Fiberglass experience is a plus, but dont count on it being an end-all.  Carbon fiber cloth isnt as forgiving as fiberglass, and doesnt give a visual reference when the cloth is fully wet out.  The idea is basically the same, but carbon fiber needs more attention. 

[Newell Nut]

Structural carbon fiber sheets and tubing can be purchased at DragonPlate
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[hafnor]

Thank you for all the response. I do not think I will be making my own CF parts.. Anyone heard from Clem? Is he still active here nowadays? He made some beautiful parts!

@Newell nut: Does this site make parts on specification? The parts are not that advanced in its design...

[Three se7ens]

Send me a PM with details on what you want.

[wallacewt]

hi hafnor
i spoke with clem at xmas time
he was in dubai i think,and was going home to auckland NZ, i think
cheers