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Re: pic: 766's mystery material

Carbon fiber cloth real isn't that expensive. We bought a 36" x 50" piece of 5.7oz plain weave for $24 and a quart of epoxy for $18. We're also using a yard of 6oz s2 fiberglass that cost $12. This Saturday I worked with 2 freshmen to lay up a pulley. With some research and practice, composite construction is possible for all teams. There are some safety issues that need to be addressed for teams that go for it. We even use the scraps. We cut them up into 1/4" fibers and mix them with epoxy to make a filler and molding material. Composites are wonderful materials, however you can't use normal metal working techniques. Takes a little different mindset.
 


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