carbon fiber

I am tryng to cast some carbon fiber blanks for the virage kit. Using 0.5 inch carbon/fiberglass biaxial sleeves from Soller Composites. My problem is getting the carbon fiber tight enough at the ends so it doesn't come through when I turn down to the bushings. Any suggestions?

So after about 2 weeks and 15 feet of carbon fiber, I am still having issues. I have read the instructions in the library and searched this site and tried everything. I am really hoping someone could help. Steps: 1. I put the tube in the carbon fiber and pull at both ends until tight...

I have been working on some tube in castings with alumilite and carbon fiber. I am so close to having it right, but frustrating myself reading all of the threads. I thought I would ask directly. I am painting tubes black, allowing ample dry time (days) then adhering CF to tube using method...

A while ago I asked about a carbon fiber blank for an Electra pen. Got the results I was looking for. :smile: But the cost was not what I was looking for.:cool: (Shipping cost.:mad: The blank cost was fine) http://www.penturners.org/forum/f156/carbon-fiber-electra-blank-115826/ After...

Does anyone know where a source for carbon fiber blanks for the PSI Workshop/Sketch Pencil kit (PKSPCL)? This kit has one tube that has interior threads so a regular blank won't work.

Hi, I'm new to the forum but have been turning pens for about 5-6 years now. I'm very frustrated and need some help, hopefully someone can tell me what I'm doing wrong. Last week I ordered a gun metal Mesa kit along with the carbon fiber artistiblank from woodturningz, I couldn't wait to turn it...

I've just turned a carbon fiber pen blank and I cant polish it to a high gloss finish as I usually do for the life of me. I had some dificulties turning it so i needed to sand it down alot, so i started 150 grit and worked up through 800. I then finished it using a full set of Micro Mesh and...

One of Gary's CF blanks on a Black Ti Retro The apparent discoloration seems to be a trick of the light. Gary's blanks were perfect as usual (and they do make a handsome looking pen if I do say so myself :smile:) -Barry

Turned out okay , from a fat boy arrow . simple slimline in satin . thanks for looking ......

Somtime ago I took back a Jr. Stateman in reindeer antler that had cracked. I've been carrying that FP for my own, but, decided it wasn't a good idea to be showing a cracked pen to interested people and then try and explain why it cracked. For sometime I've been looking for just the right...