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Originally Posted by Jonny042
Thanks, Shaun!
I think we are probably similar in that we both enjoy learning new things (and figuring out how to get the best results possible!). Possibly to our own detriment...
Just a quick note - I'm not using pre-preg as it has too many drawbacks for parts like these. I'm using resin infusion which may not have even existed when you last worked in composites! I remember being intrigued by carbon fiber many years ago but the purchase of an autoclave was a barrier to entry, as they say!
The processes have really improved, as have the materials, in the past few decades.
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The former, yes, it really drives me. The latter,
possibly? How about definitely.
I have at least 200 hours into designing and making straightening/curving jigs, and making rivets, rods and acorn nuts to restore SWB grilles and I still have some tweaking to do. So definitely to my own detriment. But it's a passion, that I can't deny.
I have not heard of resin infusion though I might know it by another name if it existed 35 years ago. I worked for a pultrusion start-up, so any constant cross-section composite. Did a lot of military work and did some graphite arrows for Browning and hockey stick shafts for Bauer which killed the company. After perfecting the process, instead of making them here the whole company was sold to Bauer and moved to Canada. As the business manager it was a sad day I had "fire" everyone including me. The shop guys did not take the news well.
