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Glenn Ashmore
 
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Default Carbon Fiber - Kevlar blend



Matt Langenfeld wrote:

That's what I was thinking. Just might have to tinker with some vacuum
bagging.


Carbon is no problem byt Kevlar roving is very limp and will pull out of
shape very easily. Tighter weeve Kevlar is easier. The trick is to keep
a little tension on the fibers. When you cut it off the roll pull
lightly with one hand as you use the shears with the other. Move your
pulling hand along with the shears. When you have to cut an intricate
shape lay the cloth on a flat surface and clamp around the edges. I use
spring clamps and lengths of 1 x 1/4" batten. Draw out your shape and
go over it with the Olfa cutter.

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