Carbon Fiber instead of plastic
Posted: November 23rd, 2017, 10:27 am
So here's what I'm thinking! I'm in the process of re-building a Raco GN I just purchased (see Raco - antique store find thread under Members Rides). I have it all torn down and am contemplating replacing the plastic upper and lower plates with CNC carbon fiber. Has anyone done this? What are your thoughts on weight savings VS. strength?
I'm in Northern California and would be looking for someone with a CNC router capable of handling 2'X4' or less, sheets of carbon fiber. Let me hear your ideas please. I've seen a couple of re-build threads where guys have used aluminium to re-place the plastic. Being an old RC guy I have plenty of small parts made out of carbon fiber. I was really excited about the weight savings. I can just imagine how beautiful the frame would be with colored carbon fiber and polished aluminum parts, not to mention how damn fast it would be.
I'm in Northern California and would be looking for someone with a CNC router capable of handling 2'X4' or less, sheets of carbon fiber. Let me hear your ideas please. I've seen a couple of re-build threads where guys have used aluminium to re-place the plastic. Being an old RC guy I have plenty of small parts made out of carbon fiber. I was really excited about the weight savings. I can just imagine how beautiful the frame would be with colored carbon fiber and polished aluminum parts, not to mention how damn fast it would be.