carbon fiber

[yeeehaw]

where is the best and cheapest place to order carbon fiber sheets. (small sheets on the internet

thanks
matt

[tadium54]

carbon fiber isn't cheap, but mcmaster and carr has it at a decent price

[tq_racing]

what do you use to cut the cf? I have a drumel (sp) tool, is there somthing for that, that will work for cutting and drilling holes?

[yeeehaw]

I have experience in fiberglass and I use a dremel for that. I think any thing high speed is fine. nothing with teeth though.

I realise that carbon fiber isnt cheap, I heard somewhere around 30$ a sq ft
for .100. is that the thickness that would be good for a chassis and top deck for a nitro tourer?

thanks matt

[highroller]

I've gotten some 8 1/2x11 sheets in .63 or .85 thickness from C&M MFG (Cobra) Niftech and other places. For cutting a saber saw blade (new sharp blade) for soft metals or hard wood, carbide cutter and routers work the best. Use gloves and respirator when cutting or sanding graphite also place end of vacuum hose near the cutting position so it draws away most of the dust and fibers.

[adam lancia]

try robotcombat.com and check their marketplace for carbon fiber sheets

[xilix]

where is the best and cheapest place to order carbon fiber sheets. (small sheets on the internet

thanks
matt

I remember you said you were going to get an RC18T. You might want to check this out if you're into carbon fiber.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Diggity-Designs-RC18T-carbon-fibre-conversion-kit-RC18T_W0QQitemZ6030645782QQcategoryZ44028QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'm buying it soon.

[yeeehaw]

yeah that is what I am designing! lol well close to it atleast. I am going to build the chassis and topdeck for my nitro 4 tec and then go to the rc18t when it gets here.
matt