How to make simple carbon fiber panels

This video shows the basics of carbon fiber lay up, step by step for vacuum bagging. The Carbon Fiber fabric used in this video is not what you would normally see. This fabric has a binding agent that helped hold the weave together making the lay up easier for instruction purposes. Your tradtional fabrics would be much looser and easier to mold in three demensional molds. Take a look, and ask any questions you may have.
The number one question I get asked is where to buy some of the carbon fiber products I have used in some of my videos. The answer is not an easy one because there are a ton of products and vendors out there, but if you are considering to try and make some carbon fiber here are a few links to get you started.
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Carbon Fiber Fabric
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Vacuum Bagging Supplies
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[@xmetrix]

YAY FLEXIBLE CARBON FIBER PANELS!!!!!!!!!! Someone fucked up on mixing up the hardener.

[@HackingDutchman]

Carbon fiber looks awesome, I want whole my house made of it.

[@chriswhite4686]

Thanks for the video, taking the time to explain the vacuum bagging process and how to do it right! Really appreciate your time and effort and putting this video up here!

[@Thefabforums]

Chris White thanks for the feedback, glad I was able to help

[@robspillum7925]

I must say I am a huge fan of your channel it seems there is not anything you can't fabricate and it is refreshing to be able to watch someone that shows you the right way to do things when KZbin is flooded with so many hacks thanks

[@Thefabforums]

thanks man

[@MT-THNDR207]

Gotta love Twill weave!

[@mariecardona6453]

Good work! Hope I can also learn some day! I need a new hobby!

[@Reziel17]

I loved the relaxed and calm way you work, great video man! Thanks for it :)

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@rogerwenzel1099]

Thank You for making this video. I found it very informative and helpful. The vacuum bag demo was especially helpful.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks for the feedback...glad I could help

[@kevinm3751]

Wouldn't the panel have been stronger if you would have alternated the weave so that they crossed with each layer? It may be this part did not need the additional strength but am I correct in thinking the alternate weave would be stronger? Thanks for sharing this, very valuable and your video was clear and HD is always a plus...;)

[@yergaderga]

The music sounds like several minutes of "mop mop hey you're a turkey."

[@Thefabforums]

yergaderga interesting

[@yergaderga]

+Samuel Mason How on Earth did you get to that conclusion? Haha

[@ItsMeJoPre]

I am now saying "mop mop hey you're a turkey" to the beat over and over again. hahaha thanks. 😩

[@quarawlisstafford487]

+yergaderga hahahahahahahahhahahahah wtf soo oddly true

[@beaucastaneda63]

yergaderga Oml now I can't hear anything else

[@outdoormountainman]

Wow! Just discovered this video, and really digging the shirt. I have been watching your channel for years and absolutely love it.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks man

[@xnadave]

Very cool. I'm looking into making a hood and some doors for my Solstice. Probably a little big for the vacuum bag approach, but your video helped clear up quite a few things. Thanks for taking the time.

[@Thefabforums]

David Lively No problem.

[@Thefabforums]

@Joni Papuli I have no idea. What makes you think its cheap to make?

[@cyberblade6669]

cjcompositestechnology. c o m 20 a yard

[@Thefabforums]

Yea a yard of fiber is cheap but it takes a more then a yard to make something. I used 6 layers on the intake I made which was probably 4 yards plus the resin was $50 just for the intake. You also have cost in breather cloth, vac bag, and peal ply. Everything adds up fast.

[@cyberblade6669]

i used 3 yards for 1 prerlude fender first layer 2x2 twill sec layer Uni Directional carbon last layer 2x2 twill 6oz 68 bucks for the fiber per fender 49 for resin.mold cost 200 for the mold set 109 for a 5 gallon bucket of resin bondo graphite and resin for gel coat 60 bucks 50 yard roll of chop strand mat . 317 for a set of 1500 dollar's fenders with the leftover supply's i made dash glove box and center console facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=344463578962135&set=a.344463565628803.80906.100001954886155&type=1&theater facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=265397690202058&set=a.265397020202125.64066.100001954886155&type=3&theater

[@johnnyjohnson8928]

I was just curious

[@kamonlporntanpanich4302]

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[@habiks]

You're putting the fibers in same direction on both layers.. and the abs bend could easily be cut and glued back at angle. Looks great tho.

[@stevelopez4187]

Well done, this video shows me the basics on how to do my first project.

[@BB-1990]

No it doesn't, zero explanation of steps or materials used.

[@soxxpuppet]

Great video. Real cool way of doing it. Thanks!

[@canadaarm3]

Shouldn't you have put a layer of the resin between the layers? (for the purpose of better resin penetration?) Also why not go give a margin of error by giving an extra cm of material on each edge that could be trimmed down after?

[@canadaarm3]

also what is the cure time and set temperature for your resin?

[@Thefabforums]

I did put layers of resin between each layer. I usually do use excess fabric but for this part it wasn't needed.

[@Thefabforums]

on this project it took several hours to kick at room temperature. I currently use a resin that kicks in about an hours at 75-80 degrees

[@kenmey6803]

What is best carbon fiber for getting into tight places and contours ?????

[@Thefabforums]

Its just made of some ABS plastic

[@alexhus44]

Do you leave any drying time in between layers?

[@Thefabforums]

no because I want all the layers to dry together under the compression of the vacuum bag

[@alexhus44]

Ok thanks By the way good video

[@Thefabforums]

Thanks...appreciate the feedback

[@peterreid]

darude - sandstorm

[@phattcat69]

Nice video man. I'm looking at doing a fee carbon fiber pieces for a snow rig. Nice and light! Thanks for an awesome video!

[@Hoppysjunkyardrally]

here in 2019 thinking dam bro you sure have come a long way!! keep on rising my brother!!

[@habiks]

Looks nice, but seems the original part was stiffer.

[@TraumaER]

That's what she said.

[@asdl805]

original prob had more layers to it

[@ThePivoteer101]

But was it lighter??

[@garrettlines6628]

Of course the original part was stiffer! Look at the two thicknesses!

[@juhaheikkila]

I dont even know what the hell this guy tried to do, copying original part trying to make it "better" with CF, ending into lighter part but floppy and unusable. Point of wasting carbon ?

[@mikemolello5375]

what did u use to to vaccuum seal it?

[@Airwalkerstudios]

A seal and a vacuum cleaner...duh!

[@Joseph-iw7su]

Good basic vid....I used to do professional lay-up and vac bag and you did a good job.

[@shizenshrestha]

I need to make something similar and I do want to vacuum the air out. Always thought I would need infusion resin which is thinner. But looks like regular resin applied with brush and later vacuuming will get good result. Thank you!

[@kevinlivingston9563]

Girl: "Daddy look what I made" Dad: "You must take after your mother. Look at my bad ass carbon fiber panel"

[@kirby1fan]

I'm going to carbon fiber the crap out of ever thing now

[@Thefabforums]

+Jeff Wenz lol...thats awesome. That was my goal. We have a lot going on here for some inspiration: thefabforums.com/main/index.php?board=34.0

[@collosus86]

Thumbs up for the little girl helping her daddy at 3:50 min. That's so awesome seeing family in the picture. Kind of brings everything into perspective doesn't it?

[@Thefabforums]

collosus simpson Thanks...Love when the kids hang out in the shop with me.

[@matthewbarnard461]

Good video, thanks! I almost put the soaker on first, then the peel ply. Glad I watched this video!

[@Thefabforums]

Matthew Barnard glad I was able to help

[@JoJanDiezel]

I like your pink scissors (01:35)

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@roadwarrior4186]

The wife has the same pair

[@tylerclass5760]

i love vid man but it is a little slow

[@afaketwo]

Might have to make some carbon fiber glasses with this simple technique ! Well dam thank you !!

[@BenTvHowman]

Thanx for showing us how easy it is to do this. Also thank you for taking the time to explain the breather cloth as that bit confused me but now makes sense. So many people wouldn't explain that. Stay Awesome :) :) :) :) :) :)

[@Thefabforums]

BEN HOWMAN Thanks or the feedback Ben

[@BenTvHowman]

Your Welcome :)

[@ashcan1979]

A how to with no how to. Drop the music and how bout some voice over. What product are you using why are you putting the resin on like that, what temp is appropriate for doing this kind of work ?

[@Thefabforums]

ashcan1979 its an old video of mine.

[@Abs0lutelyBella]

ashcan1979 "Published on Sep 9, 2013" Maybe don't be a dick for no reason.

[@zachplier5704]

***** it can still be old footage published recently

[@Abs0lutelyBella]

Zach Plier .....I realize that. But this video is damn near two years old. If you're going to criticize a video, do it to a newer one. Not a two year old one.

[@Ran-dom1]

do you not have eyes? I could easily form my own carbon fiber panel just by watching this, he showed every step, BUT THE VACUUMING... That legally blind stuff must suck.

[@Josse702]

Why didnt you use any kind of ply orientation? The 4 plys need to be at atleast a 0° 90° -45° 45° to make it strong. And the project was soft, cuz u didn't cure the resin under any heat.

[@Thefabforums]

I did, if you watch when I am cutting the fabric you will notice each layer is oriented different

[@Josse702]

Vary well, nice video BTW :-)

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@skanwank]

This narration is spot on. I've never seen a tut where they explain everything so thoroughly. Should really get an award for writing.

[@Thefabforums]

Morgan Norman Glad you like it

[@MHolt13]

What an Awesome video! Great Video tutorial on Carbon Fiber! Sweet finished Product!

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@malp6280]

hmmmm I've done quite alot of carbon moulding & I've never came across any carbon fibre sheets like that 1 piece, zero fibre you've used here 1st you'd never cut genuine sheets on top of any fibre sheets as the fine strands get everywhere & can screw any work up within a millisecond 2nd you'd never touch any fibre sheet with sticky fingers as again you'd move the individual fibre strands aka screwing your work up within milliseconds then there's the vacuuming ok that was fine but Erm the soft very flexible sheet produced hmm very odd a single sheet of genuine carbon fibre with resin even without being vacuumed, produces a stiff not very flexible sheet unlike what's shown here... this looks more like the eBay style item which in essence turn out to be plastic imitation carbon plastic sheet with resin on top.... seriously just no

[@Thefabforums]

Lol...you should have read all the other comments and watched all my other "real carbon fiber" videos before spending so much time telling someone things they already know.

[@malp6280]

+The Fab Forums then why give a miss leading video/title if uknow the tips wouldn't help anyone else trying to create carbon parts.... I've just had a flick through your videos & Yeh you've uploaded alot of genuine carbon parts but this "in the video" come on....... it looks like you've made some blumming good carbon parts this vid lets you down

[@Thefabforums]

+Mal Peacock Its not miss leading. The idea was to show the steps/layers involved in a vac bag layup. Which I did. The CF fabric I used was a genuine Carbon Fiber Fabric with a binding agent...designed to be used on non contoured shapes. When producing the video I didnt think the state of the fabric would get so many panties in a bunch, but I guess I was wrong. Whats crazy is I have yet to see one person that has criticized my video to actually have there own carbon fiber video youtube.

[@malp6280]

+The Fab Forums that's understandable to a point, regarding the carbon videos... yes I'd agree, however I know I've made parts only made, tested upon trial fitment & implemented for use... & never even considered recording the process (that was also to minimise ppl copying the idea of the part created regarding the carbon used here I've never seen nor heard of this hence why I've made the comment.. if it's a genuine carbon "my apology" I'm only used to the full on fabric which is annoying to work with. hence the points I've mentioned as even touching the sheet would cause issues as uknow.... Erm regarding the binding agent, I'd mention that in the description for ppl to understand

[@Ryan-nv6vf]

+The Fab Forums Im a composite boat builder, building race yachts from carbon fibre prepreg and resin infusion for many years, including americas cup yachts. That looks very weak like the resin needs a post cure to fully cure or its not mixed properly? also you didnt wet out layer 1 before layer 2 went down was that just because its a quick how to guide or you trying to soak extra resin up? also im more interested in is what weight was this cloth? 200gram? looks so flimsy. not knocking it all the steps were correct although the peel ply mentioned was actually holy plastic, peel ply is put down before hand to give a rough surface when removed that is easy to give a quick sand before secondary bonding if thats involved, obviously not in this case. nice cheap quick easy mould too +

[@depdark1]

So where the fuck we get all this -.-

[@Thefabforums]

I have a resource section on thefabforums.com with all kinds of suppliers listed.

[@02CO02]

Great vid! It looks pretty straight forward!

[@Thefabforums]

It really is. Especially if the parts you are trying to make are pretty flat

[@Avatar.mma925]

Why is this so satisfying to watch

[@Thefabforums]

jaden varela lol... I have no idea

[@theravedaddy]

Cos youre not the one getting covered in sticky shit.

[@macarows4014]

Damn that thing looks flimsy...

[@Thefabforums]

It is

[@sr20dago]

Won't dent though lol

[@pedrobotinasguedes]

Nice video... but you should never handle carbon fiber without gloves. Fibers may get into your veins and reach your heart. May cause a stroke.

[@Thefabforums]

Thanks for the feedback

[@hellcatdave1]

TheFabForums.com Always wear eye protection and etc, gas mask, blabla. Great video, but CF is dangerous when cut or sanded!

[@snjey]

TheFabForums.com ya n i saw ur kid around there. come on dude

[@Thefabforums]

Perfectly safe...

[@derekmark3847]

San J My son is always in the garage with me, I take offense to your ignorance.

[@KapitolTV]

I'm really intrigued and might have to try and tackle some projects of my own.

[@mattgrimm9048]

Great video man. Taught me something new forsure

[@Thefabforums]

good deal...glad I was able to help

[@PatrickAdair0]

The music sucked more than that vacuum. SO EFFING ANNOYING!!

[@Thefabforums]

lol...thanks for your feedback

[@Thefabforums]

lol..some people are just haters

[@stertheder]

TheFabForums.com Exactly, as if they couldnt figure out how to turn the sound down... Thank you for uploading, i appriciate the time it took to edit! :)

[@Thefabforums]

stertheder always gonna have those that hate. Thanks for the feedack

[@MikeZ8709]

Good effort, bad tutorial. It was nice of this guy to take his time and do the video, but he did it wrong, here's why: True carbon fiber composite is supposed to be stiff by nature, very stiff. It doesn't need "contours" to be stiff. If you want to make something that's stronger than cheap plastic and looks good, then this video is great for that. If you're trying to make proper CF composite, don't follow this video, look elsewhere.

[@Thefabforums]

Michael R. Zupcak lol...you have no idea what your talking about.

[@MikeZ8709]

TheFabForums.com I do, and I'm not the only one here who's told you what's what. You failed at making proper carbon fiber, get over it.

[@Thefabforums]

Michael R. Zupcak you are right, you are not the only one. I have had several tell me what I did was wrong, although none of them have any videos on their own channel showing the "proper" way to make carbon fiber. Including you! My advise to you is make your own videos, get at least ONE subscriber and then you might have a little clout when it come to telling someone else they don't know what they are doing. Let me know when get your video up Mr. Cupcak and I will be sure to take notes.

[@MikeZ8709]

TheFabForums.com I don't have to make my own carbon fiber to tell you yours is wrong. Just like I don't have to go run for congress if I want to criticize my local representative. Also, I've been getting Cupcaked since I was about 7.

[@DR-br5gb]

TheFabForums.com Trust fund babies have absolutely nothing better to do

[@rukcuss]

I really enjoyed the video, I felt that the length of the entire video was appropriate given that this is an educational video. The viewer can really see how the material soaks up the resin and that you don't need so much. I was under the impression that the carbon needed to be soaked, glad I won't be buying 1 gallon of that stuff :). Could you suggest how to make a thin panel that won't flex as much. I am planning to use the panels for covering exposed framework on my racing simulator. Thank you for your time.

[@Thefabforums]

Thanks for the feedback. If the panel has some contours or ribs in it, it will make it very stiff. You can also put a layer of foam between layers.

[@singlespeedman]

DAMM FUUUUUUUUUUU, you growing! I remember when you had just a few subscribers. Great work.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@dieselscience]

Looks like somebody needs help with her homework.

[@Thefabforums]

yea we are a team for sure

[@GasserGlass]

A L L - W R O N G

[@Thefabforums]

lol...do you have some vids of the "right" way?

[@GasserGlass]

Yes...under Fiberglast * Fiberglass Coatings * Tap Plastics.

[@Thefabforums]

What about Carbon Fiber?

[@GasserGlass]

What about......?..... the names I gave you are suppliers of Fiberglass, Carbon F, Kevlar, Resin materials... In their vast library of fiberglass and carbon fiber how to videos, you will see how it is done correctly...not the back yard way...the SFI way!

[@Thefabforums]

I watched your videos

[@SavetheRepublic]

I don't if you laugh as hard as I do looking back at these old vids. A lot has changed.

[@deepanshusinghal6687]

It is amazing that carbon is so strong used in supercars to make them but still so soft can be cut using a a pair of scissors 😍

[@Thefabforums]

yeah

[@nikhilparker5906]

Thx for not explaining any of the resins you used, useless tutorial...

[@gwot]

this video is too long, should of sped up the video or edit out more of the unnecessary. like I dont need to sit here for 2 minutes just seeing him spread mold release, let him do a few strokes then cut it to the next step. The info and content is good, which is why i clicked in the first place, but the delivery was just so boring.

[@Thefabforums]

lol...thanks for the feedback

[@bengmo64]

Agreed

[@garrettlines6628]

I agree! All that length of high resolution video amounts to only a few dozen bytes worth of information!

[@carbonxc6365]

You might be interested in this short new: www.xccarbonfiber.com/news/the-detailed-introduction-of-carbon-fiber-sheet

[@InvincibleExtremes]

simple and in depth. thanks for the video

[@Thefabforums]

No problem...thanks for watching

[@ryanfischer4403]

Really enjoyed learning more information on carbon fiber diy

[@Thefabforums]

Sweet...you should give it a shot

[@ryanfischer4403]

I've carbon fiber wraped strut caps and shifter bezel on my charger. I'm thinking of tackling a cai tubing with a k@n filter. Still researching unsure on method for tubing and radius's. I could tig up aluminum and wrap it but I want the lightweight strength of solid carbon fiber.

[@Thefabforums]

Have you seen my carbon fiber tube videos?

[@garyskippracing]

Thanks for the video 👍🏻 can you share any details about the vacuum fitting for the bag? Cheers!

[@noblewulf]

Thank you very much for this video!!!! Im going to deff start making things for my car. Carbon fiber dash, body parts, internal parts and lots more. I could use my current dash as a stencil right?

[@Thefabforums]

For sure.

[@01chrisgt]

Great videos, you make some cool stuff

[@Thefabforums]

Thanks...I really appreciate the feedback.

[@JohnWilliams-fu6ff]

I really like your channel. Plan on watching allot more.

[@Thefabforums]

awesome...welcome

[@ryanhuckins6669]

Awesome video

[@Hirthirthirt]

love the tuff wheel II in the back

[@yenyen33089]

you make it look so simple good job cheers

[@Thefabforums]

thanks o appreciate it

[@ryanfischer4403]

I commented on this one. I did watch the bracket plate last night. couldn't find finish product of alternator bracket but I'm sure it's awesome.

[@Thefabforums]

+Ryan Fischer Yea I have not finished the alt bracket just yet

[@Maisonier]

Wow you youtube channel is awesome, liked and subscribed. I'd love if you could make more videos about forged carbon ... or how to DIY an entire new redesign dashboard for any car ...

[@jum93]

i didnt know that could be possible to work carbon fiber in your home. Nice video

[@Thefabforums]

Yea I have several complex carbon vids on my channel

[@themountainraven]

pretty cool man, thanks for the vid.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks I appreciate the feedback

[@6.6chevay13]

Making this is always fun but takes exact measurements and some math, they made me learn this in my last semester of aviation helicopter building!😭 and that's how I became a welder hahaha! Still miss it sometimes though.. it's art!

[@Vova0007]

Well done bro! Nice and convenient way!

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@Vova0007]

Did you ever tried to copy a wheel using carbon fiber tech?

[@Taurch4]

Nice process, looked clean and well thought out. I too have questions about the flexibility of the final panel, what resin and hardener did you use and in what ratio? I have limited experience making carbon fibre parts but made one for my degree module and we used a roller to increase 'wet-out' of the fabric, just a thought for your next part perhaps :).

[@Thefabforums]

Hey Dan, thanks for the feed back. I actually have a roller but didnt use it for what ever reason. I think my issues with flexibility are from two things. The fact that I only used a few thin layers of fabric with no contours and the fabric itself.

[@Mike61259]

Nice & clean job.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks for the feedback

[@1endell]

Amazing job!

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@mbfeldhs]

Good video makes me want to try it.!

[@Thefabforums]

+Matt Feldhouse thanks

[@alarmman08]

Very informative video man thanks

[@Thefabforums]

no problem. thanks for watching

[@Thefabforums]

Go for it...it doesn't take long to get it figured out.

[@SWhite-hp5xq]

What size vacuum pump are you using? Great video too👍🏽

[@Thefabforums]

I have a list of places that sell everything you will need on thefabforums website under the buyer resource section.

[@MotorTipsVids]

Nice man i will try make some thing for my motorcycle

[@wmk1161]

hello, thanks for showing the video and the process. i would like to ask, how long time have the vacuum pump run to for?

[@Thefabforums]

You want to keep vacuum on the part until the resin has cured. All resins have a different cure rate.

[@rexwilson6598]

Great Video, I would like to make a guard for my drive belt on my Buell

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@jeffgardner8103]

Coolest thing bout this, looks like your little girl is helping daddy.

[@Thefabforums]

Yea she is a helper for sure.

[@zoommair]

Great stuff! Looking to replace my hood and fenders eventually and this seems like a better option than trying to find body panels and painting them, while saving some weight. I have one question though, if I'm not too concerned with saving weight, can I do this without the vacuum bags, and just let it cure without vacuuming?

[@Thefabforums]

Yea you can hand lay up with no issues

[@possmguts]

Thanks for the vid man, Going to do some interior stuff for the 67 c10. To do something like a center console, how many layers would you suggest?

[@Thefabforums]

possmguts Nice truck...love me some C10's. For a center console I would use at least 8-10 layers if you are using 5.7oz cloth. You can use less layers if you use a heavier cloth. I would also suggest using some thin foam in the middle of you layer stack. It will make it much stronger in the areas where you use it.

[@marciaz31]

WOW that was AMAZING .....Can you do that without the vacuum pump ?

[@Thefabforums]

+Mark Cam yeah

[@happynow01]

way cool vid, loved it!

[@Thefabforums]

thanks for the feedback

[@Gusto222]

That's awesome man.

[@Thefabforums]

Thanks

[@jdiddy2314]

Look at videos for making pre-preg layups. I am in aviation and by not having enough saturation of the resin you'll have separation and soft spots. You can use plastic sheet under and pour resin over and then another plastic sheet then squeeze the resin from center outward . Do one sheet at a time. Then stack up on your shape.

[@Thefabforums]

+John Goodman Yeah I have seen some videos on prepreg layup before. I dont have any of the issues you mentioned, I am sure to saturate each layerwell and the vac back makes sure it is well bound.

[@jdiddy2314]

Right on. Thanks for your video.

[@Thefabforums]

no problem

[@franciscourena5636]

Great job

[@bdetert82]

There is a certain amount of layers you need and you have to orientate the fiber patter in many different directions for any real stiffness. There are charts you follow that detail this pretty well if you looking for something more structural. I have seen composites that rival the strength of aluminum at a fraction of the weight in aerospace structures.

[@Thefabforums]

strength comes from adding dimension to the part kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn7YiYlprtx7lbc

[@yasserhinostroza3321]

simple y practico...very good¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@sugarskullleatherworks6417]

great upload. thanks

[@Thefabforums]

DHARQE EVO no problem, thanks for watching

[@VenturiLife]

Nice result.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks...I wish I would have put some ribs in for rigidity.

[@darrenbrockman991]

looks great good work

[@Thefabforums]

Darren Brockman thanks...appreciate the feedback

[@darrenbrockman991]

thanks for the inspiration you have given me some ideas to run with so thank you ; )

[@Thefabforums]

Darren Brockman That was my goal

[@franciscourena5636]

Great video

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@honeyfever]

nice tutorial video.... a quick question.. if you want to add bit more strength or I should say, firmer, what would be the best solution? add more carbon sheet layers?

[@Thefabforums]

If I would have just put some kind or rib or dimension in the part it would have been stiff. You can also put a thin layer of foam in between layers.

[@jeffkeith1198]

I like a little bit more of "fudge factor" and control when designing.

[@gaetanmouton9774]

Hi, great vid. I am impressed but the precise cut of the fabric you can achieve (no fraying at all). Was your carbon fabric powdered with some kind of epoxy binder ? Because otherwise it's pretty hard to have nice edges on carbon fabric !

[@Thefabforums]

not sure what kind of fabric it was. I didn't like it. what ever made it easy to cut also made it unable to conform to contours.

[@gaetanmouton9774]

TheFabForums.com Yes that would be the case with powdered fabrics ! They are made to prevent fraying at the edges but not very deformable at room temp. These fabrics are usually used for preforming shapes before doing RTM for instance.

[@Thefabforums]

That must have been what it was

[@Gusto222]

That's awesome man... How would someone go about wrapping something, if not able to vacuum seal it?

[@Thefabforums]

it really depends what it is that your wrapping

[@sena8895]

Hey bro thank you so much for making this video!!! Very much appreciated!!! I'm just getting into the carbon fiber seen I'm a CNC machine operator 6 axis. I'm so into working and modifying cars. I really want to do what your doing with the carbon fiber.

[@Thefabforums]

cool

[@MrJonathanDrew]

Great example of how much better it is to used resin infusion. You can tell by the peel ply there will be microscopic voids however if its just for the look of carbon then this method is okay(very hard to see voids in carbon vs glass and basalt. Not to mention resin infusion limits toxins breathed in from the epoxy hardener.

[@Thefabforums]

Jonathan Moynihan This part would have turned out exactly the same if I would have used infusion. I try to show techniques that the average person can use and infusion is a little intimidating for most.