Difference between revisions of "Cutting Carbon Fiber Handlebars"
From Pvdwiki
Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-3.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-3.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
− | + | A thin fibre saw is probably the best way to actually cut the woven carbon bar, but lacking one of those, use a power band saw with a very fine blade. A hacksaw will work, but be very very careful. The goal is to not split the lamnination.<br> | |
[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-4.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-4.jpg]]<br><br> |
Revision as of 18:24, 1 February 2007
Wrap with tape to keep the fibres from splitting.
Mark the cut
A thin fibre saw is probably the best way to actually cut the woven carbon bar, but lacking one of those, use a power band saw with a very fine blade. A hacksaw will work, but be very very careful. The goal is to not split the lamnination.
Nasty.
Clean up the end on a belt sander.
Clean.
Done.