Marcq's custom carbon fiber work

Started by Marcq, April 24, 2016, 04:34:57 PM

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Marcq

Almost ready to put things back together  :) Made some parts out of carbon fiber, powder coated the foot and handle arm
I'm particularly happy with my space bar they look awesome  




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Marcq

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Quote from: swill88 on April 24, 2016, 04:47:25 PM
Marc, that really looks great!

How do you make cf parts?

Steve

Thanks
Made different jigs like this one to have the right curvature

It's a long process, epoxy takes 24h to cure, then cut, shape for a perfect fit


Then wrapped, used the jig to squeeze the extra epoxy, insted of vacum bagging

The post is wrapped


The difficult part is the fiber are stiff to make sharp contours, also you have to be very gentle with the fabric when you cut it, fall apart/distorts  easily

I over built the space bar, could have used composite material to built the thickness but its all carbon fiber, it's not going anywhere

Still need to built the reel seat in the future using the same method


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Bryan Young

Quote from: Marcq on April 24, 2016, 04:34:57 PM



WHAT......  Wow, those look amazing especially for a black side plate reel.

No washers yet. Money is tied up with Newell side plates offering. I'll ask Lee to cut some for me as my minimum orders is normally 200 per washer.
:D I talk with every part I send out and each reel I repair so that they perform at the top of their game. :D

Marcq

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Thanks guys  8) No problemo Bryan

Cool thing about carbon fiber is that beside being super strong/light, it also looks transparent like you can see trough it

Nice fit

I agree it does look great with the black plate


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Rivverrat

Good on you for doing this. This a great material....Jeff

David Hall

Came out great looking, nicely done Marc.

Dominick

Beautiful and skillful.  Good job Marq.  Dominick
Leave the gun.  Take the cannolis.

There are two things I don't like about fishing.  Getting up early in the morning and boats.  The rest of it is fun.

Tiddlerbasher


bigggfish

Awesome look. Wish I had that skill set.

kmstorm64

I wish I had never seen this...now I want one.  Just what I need learn how to form carbon fiber.   Awesome work!  How much did it lighten it up by a couple ounces or more?
Bad day of fishing still beats a good day at work!

RowdyW

I don't imagine it is any lighter because all 5 posts are still being used. One wrapped in CF and 4 in the spacer. It's just that the CF is light and doesn't add much to the total weight.       Rudy

Donnyboat

Good post Marc, thanks for showing us, strong & light, looks great, cheers Don.
Don, or donnyboat

Petah

Those look awesome!!! Planning on taking orders???

Peter


oc1

Marc was doing some great stuff but he has not been around here for a while.
-steve