Making first part with epoxy and carbonfiber.

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#1

Im making my first part using epoxy.

It its just the top of a battery box. It has a simple square shape but i am worried about a couple of things.

I think the making of the mold will be okay since i am using fiberglass. But when I am going to make part i am going to use carbon fiber and i and worried about the edges. Is it possible to strech the 2 x 2 twill fabric to make sharp enough edges and cornes? I am worried about the fabric will not make nice looking cornes.

Anyone got any advice?

#2

try it and see,its the best way to learn :slight_smile: dont try the whole thing,just a small piece of cloth over one edge.

#3

Thanks for the quick reply :smiley: I will try this

#4

make sure you have apllied several coats of release wax to the fibreglass mold.dont bother with pva,you dont need it.

#5

I got something similar to PVA that i bought from a Norwegian company. Dont know what it is called but it workes :slight_smile:

marius

#6

as long as it works for you. It will take some practise and some cordination to get a good weave consistant corner.