Cutting Carbon?

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Re: Cutting Carbon?

Postby Andrew G » Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:36 pm

Chainsaw. Whatever the end result you'll have fun doing it.
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Re: Cutting Carbon?

Postby Marky Mark » Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:58 pm

I've been looking around the interweb contraption at Carbon Fibre cutting.

One thing really sticks out, it's a health and safety no-no. Whatever you do, don't inhale the dust. It won't like you!!!!

Good tip is to use a hoover, might as well do the stairs while your at it :roll:
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Re: Cutting Carbon?

Postby Andrew G » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:42 pm

[quote="Marky Mark"]Good tip is to use a hoover,

Better get the wife/girlfriend to do it then :lol: .
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Re: Cutting Carbon?

Postby Marek » Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:37 pm

I think there was a review of a carbon fibre hacksaw in Cycling Weekly this week. It was about £30 I think. It sounds like the ones with no teeth.

Cheers

Marek....

p.s. It should be pretty bliming easy to do if you ask me. Just make sure you don't cut off too much. I don't think it matters if it is not a straight cut to be honest.
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Re: Cutting Carbon?

Postby Jon H » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:53 am

Measure twice, cut once.
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Re: Cutting Carbon?

Postby Jim B » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:21 pm

Angle grinder.
Takes about 30 seconds.
Don't even have to sand it afterwards.
Just put a bit of tape round as a guide.
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Re: Cutting Carbon?

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:31 am

I used a pipe cutter thingy to mark a line rond the tube to ensure a straight cut, then a fine tooth hacksaw, and some emery cloth to finish the job without any problems.

(Took my Felt to pearsons though :wink: )

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Re: Cutting Carbon?

Postby George » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:36 am

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