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Re: Material: Small quantity carbon fiber
By:Paul G.Jacobson
Date: 11/28/2010, 12:05 am
In Response To: Material: Small quantity carbon fiber (Stephen Troy)

: I'm considering a CF coaming on my upcoming kayak. However, after
: this project I won't be needing more. Can I buy CF in small
: quantities, or is this usually just available by roll?

If you just want the black color, tint regular fiberglass. If you need the strength, use another layer of regular fiberglass. We know from experience that regular fiberglass is strong enough to do the job.

Buying small quantities of carbon fiber is the most expensive way to get it. No bulk discount, no free shipping. You can buy a yard from www.fibreglast.com, or www.defender.com. That should be all you'll need; but will it be worth paying over $40 for this?

PGJ

Messages In This Thread

Material: Small quantity carbon fiber
Stephen Troy -- 11/27/2010, 11:25 pm
Re: Material: Small quantity carbon fiber
Bill Hamm -- 11/28/2010, 12:15 am
Re: Material: Small quantity carbon fiber
Bill Hamm -- 11/28/2010, 12:13 am
Re: Material: Small quantity carbon fiber
Paul G.Jacobson -- 11/28/2010, 12:05 am
Re: Material: Small quantity carbon fiber
Reg Lake -- 11/27/2010, 11:36 pm