Railgun Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Just watched an episode on Discovery about making carbon fibre car panels. Always wondered why it was so expensive. Jeez, what alot of faffing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Yup. I dont think the bits that are used are that expensive really but putting it togther (and well!) takes time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railgun Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Yup. I dont think the bits that are used are that expensive really but putting it togther (and well!) takes time. Yeah, it did look quite time consuming, and quite skilled. Amazing something that is effectively just cloth and resin can be so desirable, and strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Dont believe everything you see - I supply guys to make everything from wind turbines to F1 cars, theres bodgery going on at every level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm sure Daryl has a few stories about Red Bull carbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 My other half makes some carbon fiber pieces. It's the process of creating the moulds that takes the most time.. Not to say the fiber layering/vaneering wet dry sanding ya-de-ya isn't also f-cking time consuming. She made her self a pair of CF Kevlar weave earrings which were rather cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 It is very time consuming yes,it takes about a month or so just to laminate a chassis,then it has to be bonded together and machined several times before stuff like ducts,brackets etc get bonded on. We are going to start machining our chassis pattern in the next week,then all the moulds need making from that,before even the chassis can be started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 My other half makes some carbon fiber pieces. It's the process of creating the moulds that takes the most time.. Not to say the fiber layering/vaneering wet dry sanding ya-de-ya isn't also f-cking time consuming. She made her self a pair of CF Kevlar weave earrings which were rather cool... Should come in quite handy if someone takes a potshot at her ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 My other half makes some carbon fiber pieces. It's the process of creating the moulds that takes the most time.. Not to say the fiber layering/vaneering wet dry sanding ya-de-ya isn't also f-cking time consuming. She made her self a pair of CF Kevlar weave earrings which were rather cool... Should come in quite handy if someone takes a potshot at her eats Reminds me of a family guy quote.. Adam West. "Shoot me if you will: But beware, I have a tiny bullet sized shield somewhere on my body. And if you shoot me, and hit the shield, I'll live. You'll be the laughing stock of me." Heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 she up for making me a front splitter?? My other half makes some carbon fiber pieces. It's the process of creating the moulds that takes the most time.. Not to say the fiber layering/vaneering wet dry sanding ya-de-ya isn't also f-cking time consuming. She made her self a pair of CF Kevlar weave earrings which were rather cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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