Difference between revisions of "Cutting Carbon Fiber Handlebars"

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This is in addition to [http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/r&d_files/R&D-05-Carbon.pdf Eason's Instructions]
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Cut using a band saw if possible. A hacksaw will work, but be careful.<br>
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A thin fibre saw is probably the best way to actually cut the woven carbon bar, but lacking one of those, use a power band saw with a very fine blade. A hacksaw will work, but be very very careful. The goal is to not split the lamnination.<br>
  
 
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Latest revision as of 20:47, 1 May 2007

This is in addition to Eason's Instructions


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Wrap with tape to keep the fibres from splitting.

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Mark the cut

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A thin fibre saw is probably the best way to actually cut the woven carbon bar, but lacking one of those, use a power band saw with a very fine blade. A hacksaw will work, but be very very careful. The goal is to not split the lamnination.

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Nasty.

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Clean up the end on a belt sander.

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Clean.

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Done.

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See Also

Grip Preparation Handlebar Preparation

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