View source for Cutting Carbon Fiber Handlebars

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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Wrap with tape to keep the fibres from splitting.<br>

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Mark the cut<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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Nasty.<br>

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Clean up the end on a belt sander.<br>

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Clean.<br>

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Done.<br>

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===See Also===
[[Grip_Preparation|Grip Preparation]]
[[Handlebar_Preparation|Handlebar Preparation]]

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