Drag washer materials

[Dave RI]

Hi Guys ,

   I have been making drag washers for customers reels , but the company i purchased the material from is out of bussiness now , Can anyone give me information on where i can get sheets of woven carbon sheets ? I have been doing some alteration on some reels as well looking to get into this even more in the future . Thanks in advance !!



Dave Morton
Beavertail Rod ANd Reel   

[alantani]

http://www.ballard.com/files/PDF/Material_Products/Carbon_Drag_Washer_Material_04192011.pdf

[Dave RI]

Thanks Alan !! I did check them out and it is really expensive for the material , i need to order a minimum of 10 sheets it would be about 800 depending on the thickness . will keep l;ooking around or just go to smoothdarg for washers
 

Thanks

[alantani]

the investment that you have to make is huge!  that is the reason that smoothdrag has zero competition.  it is something i would NEVER consider. 

[Clem]

I think Dawn sells it by the sheet also? at least the small size sheet

[davo]

Hi Guys

Sorry that this if off the topic, but I have a couple of sheets of carbon paper, what would be the best way to cut your own drag washers. I have also heard that if you don't cut them right the ends will Frey.

[Clem]

I have a punch kit..but if its not too thick you can cut it with a good pair of scissors and finish it with a file etc

[Makule]

Try these guys.  I bought some sheet from them.

http://dragonplate.com/default.asp

[redsetta]

I have a punch kit..but if its not too thick you can cut it with a good pair of scissors and finish it with a file etc

x2.
The CF dust can be quite irritating, so best avoid getting too much on the skin (or in the lungs).
Cheers, Justin

[Dave RI]

Thanks for all the help on this guys !!!! I contacted Smoothdrag and they carry sheet material which i will order this week , I am not sure about the carbon fiber on the dragon plate sight it looks to slick for drag washer material ? Maybe i am wrong i cut my own washers using a shim stock cutter and i am in the process of building a cutting fixture to sell , you see i am a tool and diemaker and we have have our own machine shop so things like this are right up our alley will keep everyone posted on our progress , anyone here interested in one of these fixtures when the time comes ?? Thanks guys 



Dave
Beavertail Rod And Reel   

[alantani]

if you were going to get into the offshore reel business, we are sorely in need of a guy that upgrade the old finnors to greased carbon fiber......