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Joe Beaver
 Post subject: Looking For Carbon Fiber
PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:26 pm 
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In a previous tread the use of carbon fiber in bracing was discussed. I am going ahead with my plan to try it out but would like to ask a question first.

What material do you use and where do you get it?

I do recall Grumpy said he felt .022 was the best thickness to use. Where you buy it?
Is this the product I should try? https://www.acpsales.com/.022-Thick-Uni ... nates.html

Thanks for your help.

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Ron Belanger
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That is where I've been getting mine. Good service. [:Y:]
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Allred Corp

http://allredcorp.com/

JB the owner is a guitar player and understands the usage of CF in guitars
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Some hobby stores carry it for model airplane building. Mostly smaller sizes, but I have found .125x.500, and some cf tube for struts. As stated though, Allred is an excellent source.
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Used to get mine from Luthiers Mercantile, but they were higher than a cat's back.

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Good info. Thanks all !!!

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this place sells it too. i cannot evaluate the prices as i have never bought it or shopped for it. otherwise these guys are a pretty cool small USA company:
http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cf ... p_cat=1053
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One other resource.... Aircraft Spruce catalog.

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Been buying here , dont know if its best choice , but I havent been disappointed thus far . www.dragonplate.com

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Those are some good sources. Thanks all [:Y:]

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Thanks Grumpy, I was hoping that was what you used since I just ordered some.

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WudWerkr wrote:
Been buying here , dont know if its best choice , but I havent been disappointed thus far . http://www.dragonplate.com


That's JB Allred too. Good guy, good products.
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WudWerkr wrote:
Been buying here , dont know if its best choice , but I havent been disappointed thus far . http://www.dragonplate.com


That's JB Allred too. Good guy, good products.


Didnt realize that , learn somthing new everyday ! [:Y:]

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I looked at Dragon plate but wasn't really able to find a product that had a matt finish on both sides. I probably just missed it.

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I have not been able to find unidirectional CF from Dragon Plate. I order it from ACP.
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