September 4th 03, 10:05 PM
|
|
carbon fiber repair/ epoxy question
check out
http://www.damonrinard.com/carbon_fiber.htm
damon describes his materials and methods in this very interesting piece.
Chris Crawford wrote:
Hi All - I have a CF hardshell bucket seat for a recumbent bicycle. On
the back of the seat are 2 2" ribs running up and down for support. One
of these ribs hit something sharp which left a spidery, crooked, 2" long
crack across it (horizontal).
I'd like to repair this and am looking for advice from an expert. I'm
currently considering using 2" or 3" CF "tape" and SystemThree T-88 epoxy
and layering it up with 3 layers, one slightly larger than the other.
Does this sound like it will work?
Also while we're on the topic: I'm interested in epoxy bonding some .75"
OD x .049 wall Al tubing that has been mitered together for a light load
bearing application. Should I be using a filler with the epoxy and if
so, what kind?
Thanks in advance,
Chris
|