Cutting a CF barrel?

fog · 11-01-2007, 11:02 AM

im wondering if i can cut my stiffi down , an if so how ? t y

Schmitti · 11-01-2007, 11:13 AM

pm B he deals with the stuff a lot for making bike frames.. I'm sure he will have good advice.

But I would think, maybe tape both sides, see about supporting the indside on the portion of the barrel that you are keeping and go at it with a hacksaw with very very fine teeth.

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fog · 11-01-2007, 11:21 AM

B? That isnt his whole nick is it ?

Schmitti · 11-01-2007, 11:23 AM

Yes... it is.

just go send a pm and type in B ... it will get to him

E

oldschool · 11-01-2007, 11:35 AM

he is just

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idkfa · 11-01-2007, 12:41 PM

There WAS a thread around about someone wanting to cut down his Red St!ffi barrel, but I cannot seem to find it. It had some good tips and plenty of information.

El Gringo · 11-01-2007, 12:53 PM

I asked the same question not to long ago and was pointed hereCF Barrel or carbon fiber parts in general

JKW · 11-01-2007, 01:03 PM

The best way to do what you want to do is with a Dremel and abrasive cut off wheel, followed up by sanding with 320 grit wet dry sand paper. Please understand that I have worked with carbon fiber for years now. Though I have never been involved in the process of creating the composite plates or tubes themselves, I have cut over a thousand small intricate shapes from pre-made plates and literally have pounds of carbon fiber dust in the bottom of my dust collector to prove it. In this time, I have tried many different ways to work the stuff and found that abrasives are the way to go. You should get great results if you tape the barrel to guide you, (you are not cutting ON the tape, but rather next to it using it only to establish a true line that is easy to see) and then take your time with the 320 grit to true it up. Go slow with the sandpaper as it will remove material fast even with such a fine grit. Be sure to protect your lungs from the dust though.

Talfuchre · 11-01-2007, 01:11 PM

Damn it...

Now I know why my boogers are all black!

TF

fog · 11-01-2007, 01:17 PM

Thanks all, I pm,d... B
i would rather have someone do it i think

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Schmitti Red=Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	pm B he deals with the stuff a lot for making bike frames.. I'm sure he will have good advice. But I would think, maybe tape both sides, see about supporting the indside on the portion of the barrel that you are keeping and go at it with a hacksaw with very very fine teeth. E __________________ KD2BLZ

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11-01-2007, 01:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
JKW Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006	The best way to do what you want to do is with a Dremel and abrasive cut off wheel, followed up by sanding with 320 grit wet dry sand paper. Please understand that I have worked with carbon fiber for years now. Though I have never been involved in the process of creating the composite plates or tubes themselves, I have cut over a thousand small intricate shapes from pre-made plates and literally have pounds of carbon fiber dust in the bottom of my dust collector to prove it. In this time, I have tried many different ways to work the stuff and found that abrasives are the way to go. You should get great results if you tape the barrel to guide you, (you are not cutting ON the tape, but rather next to it using it only to establish a true line that is easy to see) and then take your time with the 320 grit to true it up. Go slow with the sandpaper as it will remove material fast even with such a fine grit. Be sure to protect your lungs from the dust though. __________________ www.pumpenstein.com Feedback= http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html BobLongAdrenalineSportsTechnology factory touring gun tech Last edited by JKW; 11-01-2007 at 01:11 PM.

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11-01-2007, 01:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
fog Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: MELB,FL	Thanks all, I pm,d... B i would rather have someone do it i think __________________ FOG = FAT OLD GUY http://www.automags.org/forums/showt...&highlight=FOG http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

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