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adamfool

03-05-06 07:54 PM

can i drill carbon fibre?

just as the title says, i need to make a hole in a sheet of cf but an not sure if drilling will ruin the weave?
advice please :D :lol:

amarko5

03-05-06 07:58 PM

sharp drill and carefully with a block of wood on the backside no problem :thumbsup:

an old handrill if you have one or slowly if you don't :lol:

Speedy

03-05-06 07:59 PM

Yes you can,start with a small pilot hole though! :wink:

adamfool

03-05-06 09:48 PM

thanks guys, much appreciated!! i'll have a go tomorrow.... :lol:

Speedy

03-05-06 09:53 PM

:? What are you making? If you do'nt mind me being nosey!?

Filipe M.

04-05-06 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy

:? What are you making? If you do'nt mind me being nosey!?

A F1 car, maybe? :lol:

Razor

04-05-06 09:42 AM

Filter mask on. The fibres from CF are bad for you. So when you drill it or snap a bit off, they get released into the air.

tinpants

04-05-06 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amarko5

sharp drill and carefully with a block of wood on the backside no problem :thumbsup:

an old handrill if you have one or slowly if you don't :lol:

Why would you need to put a piece of wood on your **** to use a drill????

Cloggsy

04-05-06 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick lord

Quote:

Originally Posted by amarko5

sharp drill and carefully with a block of wood on the backside no problem :thumbsup:

an old handrill if you have one or slowly if you don't :lol:

Why would you need to put a piece of wood on your @rse to use a drill????

Ba dum tish :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Filipe M.

04-05-06 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick lord

Quote:

Originally Posted by amarko5

sharp drill and carefully with a block of wood on the backside no problem :thumbsup:

an old handrill if you have one or slowly if you don't :lol:

Why would you need to put a piece of wood on your @rse to use a drill????

PMSL :lol: :lol: :lol:

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