Joining Parts
09-06-2005, 11:08 PM
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RE: Joining Parts
yea. im trying to join a tube. i might be able to do it from the inside, since its big enough for my hand to fit. can i use capisol? is it better? stronger!?
09-07-2005, 06:51 AM
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RE: Joining Parts
Among other uses Cabosil is a thickening agent. It is usually mixed with the resin to prevent the resin from running or draping on vertical surfaces. I would not recommend it in a gluing situation. When cured resin/Cabosil mix dries very hard and is very brittle. Cabosil is a very light weight material.
Depending what your tube will be used for can you lay a strip of glass tape down the inside or outside of the seam?
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Depending what your tube will be used for can you lay a strip of glass tape down the inside or outside of the seam?
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09-07-2005, 09:39 AM
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RE: Joining Parts
I think inside. i guess what ill do is use, carbon tow, and a piece of fiberglass 3 oz strip and epoxy with some cabosil in it. whatcha think? strong? or no. =|
09-07-2005, 01:51 PM
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RE: Joining Parts
The carbon tow laid along the seam will add very little strength to the seam. Cabosil will do nothing for you other than hold more resin in place which could add to the weight. There may be something about this join that I am not aware of. For a simple joint just the tape with resin is adequate.
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