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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[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-1.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-1.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
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| + | Wrap with tape to keep the fibres from splitting.<br> | ||
[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-2.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-2.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
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| + | Mark the cut<br> | ||
[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-3.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-3.jpg]]<br><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> | ||
[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-4.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-4.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
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| + | Nasty.<br> | ||
[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-5.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-5.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
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| + | Clean up the end on a belt sander.<br> | ||
[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-6.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-6.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
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| + | Clean.<br> | ||
[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-7.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-7.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
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| + | Done.<br> | ||
[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-8.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-8.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
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| + | ===See Also=== | ||
| + | [[Grip_Preparation|Grip Preparation]] | ||
| + | [[Handlebar_Preparation|Handlebar Preparation]] | ||
[[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-9.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Cutting-cabon-bars-9.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
[[category:bicycle]] | [[category:bicycle]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Controls]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:47, 1 May 2007
This is in addition to Eason's Instructions
Wrap with tape to keep the fibres from splitting.
Mark the cut
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.
Nasty.
Clean up the end on a belt sander.
Clean.
Done.
See Also
Grip Preparation Handlebar Preparation
