How to Cut Carbon Fibre Sheet and Carbon Fiber Parts (Technique & Safety)

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Very detailed guide to cutting and shaping carbon fibre sheet and carbon fibre parts (like a seat-post). In this guide we dispel some myths surrounding cutting carbon fibre (no it won't kill you) and demonstrate exactly what you can expect when cutting different types of sheet, tube and parts using a range of common workshop tools.

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  • @tnt9062
    @tnt90622 жыл бұрын

    The fact that these guys are still recording for us such professional videos in 2021 confirms that the safety advices work :) Thanks!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the comment Yury, hopefully many more years of videos are still to come :)

  • @colbywan
    @colbywan6 жыл бұрын

    This is the most thorough carbon fiber cutting video on the net.

  • @bigtoeflip

    @bigtoeflip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Literally.

  • @grimfpv292

    @grimfpv292

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Still is.

  • @easycompositestv
    @easycompositestv11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the feedback people; it makes us want to keep producing these videos. We have something very exciting in the pipeline now (another big 'project' similar to the bonnet/hood) which I think will really inspire people. Lots of filming and editting to do yet but stay tuned in....

  • @andrewwilson8317
    @andrewwilson83177 жыл бұрын

    I work an an engineer on carbon fibre aircraft and would like to recommend the cutting tool I prefer to se to work on the aircraft. I use a Fein multimaster oscillating cutting tool with a bonded diamond blade. Cuts beautifully and you can cut very close to finished size. Bonus is it can be used for finishing too.

  • @tomasescobargallardo6579

    @tomasescobargallardo6579

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's an electric tool, how do you do with the dust/explosive atmosphere?

  • @Alhussainba

    @Alhussainba

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tomasescobargallardo6579 I have seen few that use a vacuum cleaner close to the cutting so all fibres dust gets trapped inside the vacuum bag.

  • @easycompositestv
    @easycompositestv11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David; it's a great product, you'll get on really well with it. Of course we're all here if you have any questions or problems.

  • @beingmomca2083
    @beingmomca20836 жыл бұрын

    This helped a lot! I'm planning on cutting down the carbon fibre sideguards from my current wheelchair to use on my new one when it comes to match my wheel profile. I wanted to make sure I wouldn't ruin them and this video answered all of the questions I had!

  • @chriskluge103
    @chriskluge1035 жыл бұрын

    best instructional on the web!! all the answers in one video great job!!

  • @Juvodotorg
    @Juvodotorg3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! Spent hours looking at all these other videos without any answers, only to serendipitously click on this video and have all the answers laid out right in front of me. Thank you so much!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its our pleasure and glad we could be of some help!

  • @Tpwish42
    @Tpwish428 жыл бұрын

    Answered all my questions. Thank you for a well presented clear video

  • @rmj134
    @rmj13410 жыл бұрын

    I love the videos you guys put together. By far the most informative, and best production quality.

  • @UKMike2009
    @UKMike20094 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video catering for the hobbyist and low output workshop. Perfect for my needs

  • @JBWization
    @JBWization8 жыл бұрын

    Such a great detailed visually demonstrated video!! For a kinesthetic and visual learner that I am, this was exactly the information and type of video I was looking for before starting on my carbon fiber project, Thank you so much for the awesome video!!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    8 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome. I'm glad it's helped you.

  • @oliverszymanski9743
    @oliverszymanski97439 жыл бұрын

    Very useful video. Covered everything I need to know. Thank you

  • @BillyTheKid380
    @BillyTheKid380 Жыл бұрын

    This is the most informative and helpful video I’ve ever watched. THANK YOU

  • @easycompositestv
    @easycompositestv11 жыл бұрын

    There will be a new laminating video coming soon and also a new skinning video (they are two different processes). We've learned a lot over the years, not to mention increased the production values for our videos so replacement videos for skinning and laminating are overdue :)

  • @shattdbb
    @shattdbb7 жыл бұрын

    Extremely well made. I know everything I need too now so Thank you

  • @MAKAWELI187
    @MAKAWELI1874 жыл бұрын

    Great information on how to do multiple different types of cutting carbon. Thx for your tips sir.

  • @worldcrafter
    @worldcrafter8 жыл бұрын

    absolutely amazing video, thank you for making this!

  • @seavee2000
    @seavee20004 жыл бұрын

    great advice,have had to discover most of this for myself by doing it (for 1/10th R/C car parts) but good to see how the professionals do it-thanks!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @joebrazeau1290
    @joebrazeau12902 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for an informative, interesting and thorough tutorial. I can finally cut my carbon fiber using my rotary tool and hand saws with confidence.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you found the video useful :)

  • @pavel9652
    @pavel96529 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such professional video!

  • @chir0pter
    @chir0pter Жыл бұрын

    this is a critically important videos. i think a lot of people start working with carbon fiber thinking it's as safe as arts & crafts and it's really not

  • @ansarogu
    @ansarogu7 жыл бұрын

    Great video! it answered all my questions and it was very informative, good job!

  • @terrencepalmer4583
    @terrencepalmer45832 жыл бұрын

    That is a great demonstration, and very informative. Well done. And to the aircraft engineer mentioning the Fein oscillating diamond cutter. Thanks to the both of you.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Terrence, appreciate your feedback.

  • @baxrok2.
    @baxrok2.6 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this info!

  • @grantjennings162
    @grantjennings1623 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for such a detailed video, answered all of my questions

  • @pf06840
    @pf068405 жыл бұрын

    Very good video. Thorough and gave easy techniques for various carbon fiber materials.

  • @OzReel
    @OzReel10 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Great comprehensive tutorial!

  • @miaouew
    @miaouew4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I'm handmaking a guitar with Rick Toone style carbon plates holding the wooden pieces together (mainly because I don't want to spend 15 thousand dollars on a real RT guitar) and this helped me with my game plan a lot...I don't have a proper workshop and most of my hand crafted guitars have been done with hand tools, but I've never worked with carbon fibre before so I was a little concerned going into it. Not anymore though :)

  • @dcssteve1944
    @dcssteve194410 жыл бұрын

    Great instructional video. Much appreciated!

  • @TheRoundHound
    @TheRoundHound5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! You answered a number of questions that I had. Will proceed to your website. Thanks.

  • @rossagge
    @rossagge6 жыл бұрын

    Just what I needed to know. Thanks for this and the other great vids!

  • @easycompositestv
    @easycompositestv11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! - We can ship to Puerto Rico and for any none-dangerous items shipping is quick and quite reasonable. For dangerous-goods (like resins) it can get a bit complicated and more expensive but most things are possible if there's something you need to source from us. Perma-Grit tools and carbon fibre sheet/tubes etc we can certainly send to you, no problem.

  • @mr2ferrari
    @mr2ferrari11 жыл бұрын

    great info as usual guys. I just received my easylease today and can't wait to try it!

  • @easycompositestv
    @easycompositestv11 жыл бұрын

    It's the new Dremel Fortiflex. They used to be called Motorflexes which were amazing until they stopped making them but the good news is they releaunched it, called the Motorflex. Worth every penny (and you can get all replacement spare parts if you use it a lot like we do).

  • @user-vv2uy4ne2r
    @user-vv2uy4ne2r Жыл бұрын

    Best video about CF ever! Thank you!

  • @monalisa9384
    @monalisa93849 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, thanks for taking the time to make and for sharing this

  • @FiftyPenceR8
    @FiftyPenceR811 жыл бұрын

    Extremely helpful video, thank you. Now I need to order the permagrit kit!

  • @warmup1705
    @warmup17054 жыл бұрын

    Just the video I wanted, great info 👍🏼

  • @bquattrog
    @bquattrog4 жыл бұрын

    Perfect video, just what I was looking for! Thanks for making it.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    No problem at all, I'm glad the information has helped.

  • @dariuszmrowca1177
    @dariuszmrowca1177 Жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I needed thanks a lot

  • @matthewtinnion
    @matthewtinnion10 жыл бұрын

    Myths busted, This has been very helpful. Thanks.

  • @alexandrealbergaria6224
    @alexandrealbergaria62245 жыл бұрын

    that was outstanding - wow! thank you so much for this 30min video. very very cool

  • @fsociety5696
    @fsociety56967 жыл бұрын

    tons of great information in this video, thank you

  • @andymckee53
    @andymckee5311 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video guys. Can't wait for the next one. (happy customer)

  • @adamscottv
    @adamscottv8 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly excellent video.

  • @nonono531
    @nonono5313 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @saltyguerrilla
    @saltyguerrilla2 жыл бұрын

    I learned everything I needed to from this one video. Thank you!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it was useful :-)

  • @timgoffard
    @timgoffard3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You just saved me a ton of money having to pay for custom work on a relatively simple project!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad we could help Tim!

  • @henry2008kim
    @henry2008kim8 жыл бұрын

    Very useful instructions with rich content.. Please do keep them coming!

  • @johartmann9408
    @johartmann94084 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Tutorial! Thanks!

  • @SculptyWorks
    @SculptyWorks10 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! Thank you! 👍👍❤❤

  • @sandmann-offroad3035
    @sandmann-offroad30356 жыл бұрын

    Great video, helped me a lot! Thanks for that!

  • @GeorgeLisi
    @GeorgeLisi7 жыл бұрын

    thank you for your video. Very helpful.

  • @minibar7165
    @minibar71659 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing your expertise in cutting Carbon Fiber, a superb tutorial !!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    9 ай бұрын

    Its our pleasure - this is quite an old video now but the tools and techniques are equally as relevant today.

  • @easycompositestv
    @easycompositestv10 жыл бұрын

    Work through the grits with wet and dry paper. Taking care to remove the scratches from the previous paper. Change the water with each move up the grits to ensure no grit from the previous paper contaminates your part. once you have worked upto 1500 grit, you should be able to polish the part by hand with a polishing compound or by machine, to get a final gloss.

  • @BrianMacDuckston
    @BrianMacDuckston2 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to know a little about cutting and finishing a sheet of carbon fiber. I'd say this video was pretty on point.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Brian, glad it helped and answered your questions.

  • @TVtwarn
    @TVtwarn2 жыл бұрын

    Great video Thankyou for this . Material on the way for a small project - this has been brilliant thanks 😊

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting, glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @arvedludwig3584
    @arvedludwig35845 жыл бұрын

    I think it's always a good idea to use skin protection creme to avoid any skin irritation. The dust will come off easier or does it interfere with the cut surface, by which I mean damaging the laminate with chemicals.

  • @ScrewDrvr
    @ScrewDrvr11 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Thanks for making these

  • @flyfishingpiper4976
    @flyfishingpiper49763 жыл бұрын

    Great work guys thank much!!!

  • @MatthieuLibeert
    @MatthieuLibeert11 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks

  • @johnnymckissick2735
    @johnnymckissick27352 жыл бұрын

    I have learned so much from these videos!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Johnny, we keep producing videos due to comments like this :) Thanks for the feedback

  • @tombernard5810
    @tombernard58107 жыл бұрын

    thank you for great presentation

  • @HajiAgha1
    @HajiAgha110 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video. A great video.

  • @RodrigoNascimentoMattos
    @RodrigoNascimentoMattos8 жыл бұрын

    amazing tut.! please make a how to for carbon fiber tubes!! thanks for this tutorials! i´ve learned a lot!

  • @jojochio8978
    @jojochio897811 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your advice~ Thank you.

  • @velotegra7156
    @velotegra71564 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - excellent and useful information, clearly presented!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @binlagin
    @binlagin10 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! thanks a lot :D

  • @colinjohnson5515
    @colinjohnson55153 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I’m great full to you for this video. Now I have to source some prepreg sheet!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well Colin, hopefully you know where to come for that. We’ve been the leading manufacturer of carbon fibre sheet for a number of years, hopefully our quality and price will meet your needs.

  • @gepgeps
    @gepgeps4 жыл бұрын

    This video it’s absolutely fantastic! Impressive, really! Thanks for your help! 👍

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Giuseppe.

  • @skylerjohnson9089
    @skylerjohnson90896 жыл бұрын

    very well presented. thank you

  • @PilotPlater
    @PilotPlater2 жыл бұрын

    I was worried I might be getting in over my head without CNC milling capability, this video showed me that carbon fiber is probably easier to work with than metal with the tools I have, excellent.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment Andy, glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @lindboknifeandtool

    @lindboknifeandtool

    2 жыл бұрын

    It sands beautifully. Just make sure to have a vacuum or other dust collection under control, and a good respirator. If you’re drilling it, use a 1/16” drill bit for a pilot hole. Otherwise it likes to splinter.

  • @hfranke07
    @hfranke073 жыл бұрын

    You guys are the best.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, that’s very kind, thanks.

  • @ruperteverhard3631
    @ruperteverhard3631 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video and information, all the concerns I had, have been covered! Top Class!! :) ....Thank You ...

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    Жыл бұрын

    and thanks to you Rupert - feedback like this makes it all worthwhile and makes us want to get more tutorials out there!! :)

  • @wikun110
    @wikun1103 жыл бұрын

    I highly recommend this video. ONLY thing it lacked was cleaning up drilled holes.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 жыл бұрын

    True enough, we could perhaps have shown that. In reality, just a tickle round with some wet and dry paper is usually all it takes 👍

  • @wikun110

    @wikun110

    3 жыл бұрын

    And y’all reply to comments.?..!. Where’s that subscribe button?

  • @OverDriveRC
    @OverDriveRC3 жыл бұрын

    Great quality video very clear and covered everything very helpful cheers

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment, glad you liked it :)

  • @aviatorjames
    @aviatorjames3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic ...thanks!

  • @prepsandstuff6871
    @prepsandstuff68712 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I am building a case for my ham radio and want a carbon fiber face plate this helped alot👍👍👍👍

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad that our video helped your project!

  • @fetusness
    @fetusness2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this information!!!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome Adrian, glad you’re enjoying it.

  • @marksmola7299
    @marksmola72993 жыл бұрын

    Great, thank you for the education

  • @pegg1409
    @pegg140911 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing excellent recommendations

  • @rockyormsby9925
    @rockyormsby99253 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video!! Thank you

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind comment!

  • @charliewhiskey8440
    @charliewhiskey84403 жыл бұрын

    Best video I've seen yet on how to work on carbon. I image that piece of high density foam isn't cheap?

  • @stemoleum
    @stemoleum11 жыл бұрын

    great job man

  • @glenr834
    @glenr83410 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, thank you!

  • @oadolores
    @oadolores11 жыл бұрын

    Wow vas a ser mi profesor de ahora en adelante

  • @vasocreta
    @vasocreta7 жыл бұрын

    that was brilliant

  • @extrasolar.studios3589
    @extrasolar.studios35895 жыл бұрын

    well done video, thanks!

  • @ebenjamin24
    @ebenjamin246 жыл бұрын

    Damn this was a good video!

  • @gerardvanommenkloeke9464
    @gerardvanommenkloeke94644 жыл бұрын

    great info.Thanks very much.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure Gerard; glad you liked.

  • @matts2581
    @matts25814 жыл бұрын

    Totally fresh guys. TY. I am very noob to all of this - TY. :D

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matt, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @bensonmayfield5636
    @bensonmayfield56366 ай бұрын

    Yery good explanations.

  • @dhanashishwarpersadcarbonIsh
    @dhanashishwarpersadcarbonIsh Жыл бұрын

    Just love your work Explaining all the way Well done Must watch all YOUR videos 📹 😉

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the really kind feedback Dhanash!

  • @MrVininski
    @MrVininski9 жыл бұрын

    Great info, thanks for this.

  • @dragonskinstudio
    @dragonskinstudio11 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff lads, more videos please ;)

  • @vincerussel1382
    @vincerussel1382 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Thanks.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed Vince!

  • @danielnapast4955
    @danielnapast49558 жыл бұрын

    I use a bandsaw, oscilating spindle sander, and a tile cutting saw with a diamond blade to cut and shape parts. If you want to use a bandsaw I would recommend calling Lenox blades and have them recommend a blade for your specific application.

  • @olsu3477
    @olsu34773 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!!!

  • @stevepuffery8918
    @stevepuffery89182 жыл бұрын

    Wow, wow great video, everything we wanted to learn is HERE…..

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, thank you for the great feedback! Glad you enjoyed!

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