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03-05-06, 07:54 PM
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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  
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03-05-06, 07:58 PM
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sharp drill and carefully with a block of wood on the backside no problem
 an old handrill if you have one or slowly if you don't
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03-05-06, 07:59 PM
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Yes you can,start with a small pilot hole though!
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03-05-06, 09:48 PM
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thanks guys, much appreciated!! i'll have a go tomorrow....
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03-05-06, 09:53 PM
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 What are you making? If you do'nt mind me being nosey!?
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04-05-06, 08:16 AM
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04-05-06, 09:42 AM
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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.
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04-05-06, 09:55 AM
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Why would you need to put a piece of wood on your **** to use a drill????
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