Difference between revisions of "Cutting Carbon Fiber Handlebars"

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Cut using a band saw if possible. A hacksaw will work, but be careful.<br>
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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>
  
 
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Revision as of 18:24, 1 February 2007

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Wrap with tape to keep the fibres from splitting.

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Mark the cut

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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.

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Nasty.

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Clean up the end on a belt sander.

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Clean.

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Done.

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See Also

Grip Preparation Handlebar Preparation

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