composite guns

[andysodyssey]

is there anybody who has been building composite wooden guns , I have been laminating guns from timber and fibreglass and would like to work with carbon fibre ,I was unsure what type of cloth to use and how to orientate the fibres for maximum strength, I am unsure on how well it will machine once laminated into the timber , will it destroy the edge on my tools or not cut clean cleanly , any information would be greatly apreciated , thanks ANDY

 

[Dobs]

http://www.arbalegno.com/

Unfortunately it is in Italian, but there are tons of pictures that speak a 1000 words

 

[ajwaverider]

Persirko uses it in some guns he builds.As far as machining goes it probaly won't be any different but you should make sure you have some respitory protection to avoid inhaling and fibers/dust.Make sure all your tools are sharp.

 

[Yidaki]

Hi, it shouldn't be a problem when u r workin with carbon, kevlar and other new composite products.. Only thing that u should consider, u have to chosse right wood to get better bond with fglass. For example, as u know, teak has oil, so, not good to lay glass on it..
Cheers,,
Burak

 

[persiko]

Hi, it shouldn't be a problem when u r workin with carbon, kevlar and other new composite products.. Only thing that u should consider, u have to chosse right wood to get better bond with fglass. For example, as u know, teak has oil, so, not good to lay glass on it..
Cheers,,
Burak

ciao
My tek/carbon guns (I have built it from 2 years) have no problems about laminate..........:t :t

 

[surfinsd]

This is originally from a bicycle components manufacturor, but contains almost any and all information of composites you could want.

http://www.pro-lite.net/framework/base.htm

Go to the right side and click "Technical" then download the first PDF file "Composite"

 

[Yidaki]

ciao
My tek/carbon guns (I have built it from 2 years) have no problems about laminate..........:t :t

Hiya,
If you work with epoxy no problem but no way to use polyester resin..:t

 

[persiko]

Hiya,
If you work with epoxy no problem but no way to use polyester resin..:t

only Epoxy :t