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Paul (Staff)	Paul (Staff) posted 13 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Administrators Posts: 134, Visits: 614	Hi Everyone, I know loads of you are working on some really great projects, this thread is for you to show off your hard work and success! so please post up some info and photos of the things you have done, this can include past and present projects, a bit of info on how you did it, any problems you came accross and any tips and tricks you gained. finished projects only please, This is for the shiney stuff! Paul Statham Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Tags Completed Projects Finished Parts
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Joe	Joe posted 11 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 310, Visits: 1.5K	Hey there, It's been a while I did not post anything, so I thought I could show the last thing I did. It's a storage shelf for me to organize my garage a little bit more. It's made using Aluminium square tubes that I TIG welded together, then brushed with scotchbrite stuff, then clearcoated. Hinges and handles are made with TIG welded hand polished stainless steel. Hand polishing those was really time consuming but I think it was worth it. It looks a bit better in real life than in the pics. For the hinges I left the gold coloration due to the welding process since it goes well with the bronze bushings. I removed the gold discoloration for the handles. And finally the doors are made with 22 twill Carbon fiber and 2mm Soric. Here's the layup: 1 200g Carbon, 1450g Carbon, 2mm soric, 1450g Carbon and 1* 200g Carbon. I used infusion process with IN2 Epoxy resin from EC. It was made on a glass table coated with Easy Lease once again from EC. I chose to use resin distribution mesh on the whole panel (despite the fact of having soric to aid the infusion), but I still made a resin brake of 40 mm before reaching the vacuum line to prevent possible dry spots. Infusion was made width-wise from one end to another. The "satin" finish was made by simply sand the panels with a DA sander and 600 grit sandpaper (and a respirator and gloves). I thought it would look better than shiny. I'm happy I did it this way, it makes the stainless steel pop more to the eye. Doors are kept close thanks to magnets. An expensive way to make doors, I agree, but you know how it goes when it comes to your personal place, right? A $1000 electronic device will always protect a 10 cents fuse Attachments Chest 01.JPG (624 views, 102.00 KB) Chest 02.JPG (588 views, 102.00 KB) Handles.JPG (571 views, 115.00 KB) Hinges.JPG (565 views, 112.00 KB)
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Project Showroom

Paul (Staff) - 13 Years Ago

Cool, I have some parts about to hit this thread, Need laquer paint in a can or an airbrush.....

Carbon Tuner - 13 Years Ago

Hey there, Here's my very first attempt to carbon fiber / epoxy stuff. Its my welding helmet. My...

Joe - 13 Years Ago

NICE!!

japcarmaniac - 13 Years Ago

hi guys i have lots and lots of photos but i cant share them all , ill see what can i post and i...

mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

Hi, Mhd. Nice and clean work !

Joe - 13 Years Ago

thank u

mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

hey people , please see the pics and hope u like it and if u liked it follow me:) and if you need...

mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

Wow, your parts look really good. I could use your help if you could take a look at my post.

radialracing - 13 Years Ago

[quote][b]mhdghoul (01/02/2012)[/b][hr]hey people , please see the pics and hope u like it and if u...

fgayford - 13 Years Ago

very nice! great work[quote][b]mhdghoul (01/02/2012)[/b][hr]hey people , please see the pics and...

kekko81 - 11 Years Ago

Cool stuff ;)

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Are you clear coating these?

Carbon Tuner - 13 Years Ago

yup i clear coat everything

mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

Here is a dinner plate I did a while ago:...

Warren - 13 Years Ago

Warren you need titanium spork and knife and you will have THE ultimate lightweight camping dinner...

brasco - 12 Years Ago

Hi, Warren. Nice stuff.

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Kylle, I use 2k automotive clearcoat sprayed through an HVLP gun. Recently though I've been...

Mr Rooty Tooty - 13 Years Ago

Thx Mr Rooty Tooty for that 2K-in-a-can tip. Might be usefull for many of us ;)

Joe - 13 Years Ago

anybody here tried this one?...

Bonobo - 13 Years Ago

First thing I skinned, ZX10r hugger (lessons learned!)...this is polished before clearcoat....

Mr Rooty Tooty - 13 Years Ago

Nice stuff ;)

Joe - 13 Years Ago

very nice work

mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

This what I've done till now :) Also where my first parts loads more to come soon :D...

IGeL - 13 Years Ago

Nice, keep 'em coming ;)

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Hi guys, This is my latest project I've worked on. This is a CarbonFiber looking Porsche made by...

matthieutje65 - 13 Years Ago

Nice work. What kinde of polyester do u use?

batbyggare - 13 Years Ago

It's a polyester specially made for infusion It's made by Vosschemie I will check tomorrow for a...

matthieutje65 - 13 Years Ago

Nice ;) Cheers from ur belgian neighbour.

Joe - 13 Years Ago

x6 steering

mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

My first full size hessian composite sheet :) Infusion in progress... 24 hours later......

Kevin-Lee - 13 Years Ago

please watch my new video on youtube...

mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

Neat !

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Quick pick of my cafe racer build still very raw but getting their slowly,as all good projetcs do!

crash106 - 13 Years Ago

Cant wait to see the whole finished thing. Keep us posted ;)

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Hi, So I have had my EC infusion kit for a few months now and have made a couple of sheets of...

Kevin-Lee - 13 Years Ago

That table is sick!! Fresh and clean work! Really very nice. What did you use as a surface to make...

baja_patient - 13 Years Ago

Really good work and nice finnish! Just for the costprice; wouldn't it be better to use (cheaper)...

matthieutje65 - 13 Years Ago

That's awesome !!!

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Thanks for the comments. @ baja patient Yes, a glass sheet is used as the tool face. @...

Kevin-Lee - 13 Years Ago

Here's a special telescope body I've made in CF, with Paul's help. It's made by PRESSURE...

steveastroUK - 13 Years Ago

Wow, Steve, thats quite a great project. The telescope itself looks great. And, also being a...

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Thanks Joe. It is a pretty thing. The learning curve to make it was interesting too. The final job...

steveastroUK - 13 Years Ago

Thanks for the additional picture, this one really gives the telescope justice! Congrats for this...

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Hi, I have finally finished my frame. I copied a Cervelo P5 (I took a photo and used it as a...

brummelisa - 13 Years Ago

Brummelisa, That bike is impressive, and I don't even ride bikes :) Big thumbs up.

Wabba - 13 Years Ago

Hi Brummelisa That really impressive ! BTW how would such a frame cost in raw mat (fiber and...

Pertabolis - 13 Years Ago

I bought six meters of CF and two liters of resin. I think I ended up using almost 5 meters of CF...

brummelisa - 13 Years Ago

Nice Bike !!!! Myprojectroom is also finished some pic's:...

kylle - 13 Years Ago

Also available in black...... Final production case, thermal compression moulded. Shiny...

steveastroUK - 13 Years Ago

Hi to everyone, some shots of my last work. I hope you like

bruce77 - 13 Years Ago

Bruce77 Whats the helmet for?!? :w00t: Dave.

Dave - 13 Years Ago

It's for flying. I like make a video during paragliding or speedriding session. (for example...

bruce77 - 13 Years Ago

These are my Door Pull replacements for the S2 Series Lotus Elise and Exige, other wise know as the...

Carbon Tuner - 13 Years Ago

Hi, here is my latest project - a Drag OPC Corsa - I made the Carbon Parts...

NikCFC - 13 Years Ago

Awesome. That V shape lay up looks killer. Are your parts post cured ?

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Thanks, yes my parts are cured and post cured in an oven.

NikCFC - 13 Years Ago

Carbon hood review after sanding, triming and clearcoat: Spesification Method: resin infusion...

Leon - 13 Years Ago

Hi guys, Thought I would share my latest personal project. Too bad tig welding cant help with...

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Amazing Helmet! Nice work... Its bin on my agenda for quite a while already! cheers

baja_patient - 13 Years Ago

Joe, That helmet looks amazing! How did you manage to get the stripe of carbon/kevlar down the...

prairiecustomcomposites - 13 Years Ago

Hi Joe, Fantastic helmet!!! Way cooler than your average bit of kit...

Kevin-Lee - 13 Years Ago

Hi, Thx guys for your nice comments. @prairiecustoms: the bandwas cut to width, then I removed...

Joe - 13 Years Ago

nice work, looks great! did you use any varnish, topcoat on top? i'm finnishing my helmet these days...

matthieutje65 - 13 Years Ago

Hey Matthieu, nice to hear about you! The helmet has its "out of the mold" bare epoxy finish. Cant...

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Made some side scoops for my car. These are wet lay with a 200g outer layer for the nice pattern...

FLD - 13 Years Ago

Quite cool ;)

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Hi guys, so I finished my projects a few days ago, that I've started 6 months ago :) It's a...

matthieutje65 - 13 Years Ago

Hi Matthieu. I'm glad you finally made it! Looks quite nice, but should I ask for some front side...

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Here are the additional pictures

matthieutje65 - 13 Years Ago

Haha, looks killer !

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Nice looking helmet!!!!

NikCFC - 13 Years Ago

Ford Badge & Naca Ducts. Just a quick update on some new parts made this week. All comments good...

wozza - 13 Years Ago

Hi, Nice work, I love the carbon/blue fabric idea for that "Blue Oval"... Awesome ;)

Joe - 13 Years Ago

Thanks Joe. I am doing some more in Red,Green and Carbon/Kevlar mix. Also working on a Rear Spoiler...

wozza - 13 Years Ago

More of the same but in Red.

wozza - 13 Years Ago

you done by vacuuming this? then epoxy couple layers sanding and polishing? im sorry for so many...

TomDesign - 13 Years Ago

Hi, They are made using Infusion. They are a two layer skin bonded to the original Ford Badge. I...

wozza - 13 Years Ago

Ford Transit Dashboard Panel. I don't normally do "skinning" (too messy for me) but this is a "one...

wozza - 13 Years Ago

thanks for your help, easy composites and this forum, i'm now making skateboards. birch ply ,...

benet - 13 Years Ago

finally finished off my gear lever surround project for my car after selling a few:...

Warren - 13 Years Ago

Ok here is one of my last projects. I gutted my airplane interior and redesigned it in carbon fiber....

fgayford - 13 Years Ago

Looks great! good job!

matthieutje65 - 13 Years Ago

superb!! :)

zacomposites - 13 Years Ago

Thanks guys I really appreciate the compliments! Fred

fgayford - 13 Years Ago

Looks fantastic Fred!

Jack.Strong - 13 Years Ago

Very nice job Fred!

Kevin-Lee - 13 Years Ago

Great Design and Construction ;)

NikCFC - 13 Years Ago

helmet completely finnished :) videos can be found on youtube on how it was made, if interested I...

matthieutje65 - 13 Years Ago

Matthieu that helm is kick ass !! very cool !!

brasco - 12 Years Ago

Thx Brasco, I forgot to share the last part on here, Will not be very educational for the most on...

matthieutje65 - 12 Years Ago

i have thought a suit of armor in CF would be interesting. but then again, some think i am nuts LOL...

brasco - 12 Years Ago

Some guys in California made I think 3 full sets of Empire strikes back Storm troopers suits in...

fgayford - 12 Years Ago

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mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

[quote][b]mhdghoul (18/12/2012)[/b][hr] [/quote] Very nice work you have done here. Did you...

fgayford - 13 Years Ago

Tell me please how you wraped blades and badge of Mercedes .... as i can not imagine how possible...

TomDesign - 13 Years Ago

I only wonder how many hours it took to skin this part! Amazing detail job!

NikCFC - 13 Years Ago

yup it took me too long time maybe more than 30 working hours with the mirrors, here is some more...

mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

still not got reply how you wrapped grills in carbon?

TomDesign - 13 Years Ago

the usual way everybodydoes ,but it was a bigger project.

mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

please can you say how you wrap blades or grills any advise? as fir me that is almost space.

TomDesign - 13 Years Ago

tom it was a total of 13 cf part and a13 skinning job to get one whole part, if u look at the weave...

mhdghoul - 13 Years Ago

yes i know my friend only how you put carbon so deep? i think you done by hands and fixed carbon as...

TomDesign - 13 Years Ago

my friend all I can say to help u is to mke templets of the carbon and how u need to cut it from...

mhdghoul - 12 Years Ago

Hi Guys Thought you might get a kick out of a Trike I designed about 30 years ago. It is called the...

fgayford - 12 Years Ago

Fred, This is amazing! love the desing you can be very proud of what you made!

matthieutje65 - 12 Years Ago

cool trike fred!

neilb - 12 Years Ago

Since we're talking about helmets here is my latest project - Ancient Greek Warrior Carbon Helmet 1...

NikCFC - 12 Years Ago

SpiderMan walking past the garage was great, Matthieu :D

Vips - 12 Years Ago

Thats a good eye for detail you have Vips ;) I just like to add some funny material inbetween the...

matthieutje65 - 12 Years Ago

WOW!!!!! some amazing work i cant wait to get started playing around with some parts

mikey_d - 12 Years Ago

Here's my latest. Its an instrument binnacle for a VX220. I shouldv'e cleaned off the bits of polish...

FLD - 12 Years Ago

Bit of a bodge but I moulded this on a piece of chipboard which I covered in vinyl. Its an undertray...

FLD - 12 Years Ago

Hi, I have been experimenting with colouring the GC50. Attached are pics of the result. The Red...

wozza - 12 Years Ago

Wozzo Nice work, these parts look fantastic. I spray 2k clear the night before I infuse also....

fgayford - 12 Years Ago

Looks good wozza. How do you find spraying the coloured gel, does it have enough opacity or do you...

FLD - 12 Years Ago

Cheers, I added the pigment at a ratio of 10% and laid down my normal 0.2mm ish coat. The Red is...

wozza - 12 Years Ago

I consider 0.2mm damn thin! I'm still brushing gelcoat and wetlaying. I really should take the...

FLD - 12 Years Ago

The problem with spraying on the GC50 is that if you lay it down too thick then you loose some of...

wozza - 12 Years Ago

I've been gradually making parts for my car in composites... finally got some lacquer on them so...

andygtt - 12 Years Ago

[quote][b]andygtt (26/06/2013)[/b][hr]I've been gradually making parts for my car in composites......

fgayford - 12 Years Ago

Stunning. Must give you a warm glow inside every time you s ee it. I know it would me :)

wozza - 12 Years Ago

Hi Everybody you do something really cow ! in China carbon fiber products are very...

马超 - 12 Years Ago

Hi there, your english is kind of hard to understand, your talking about cows and carbonfiber... I...

matthieutje65 - 12 Years Ago

[quote][b]马超 (29/10/2013)[/b][hr] you do something really cow ![/quote]...

carboncactus - 12 Years Ago

Heres my last part I've finished; Prepreg CF, Clearcoated and polished you can find a better foto...

matthieutje65 - 12 Years Ago

You dropped it, lol. Very nice finish, did you not have any pinholes to deal with?

carboncactus - 12 Years Ago

thanks carboncactus! No I didn't have any pinholes... I've used the Easycomposites Prepreg with the...

matthieutje65 - 12 Years Ago

Hi everyone, So the last few days I have been testing with Aluminium Epoxy,Thought it might be...

matthieutje65 - 12 Years Ago

Hi Some time ago I had this quick job, small mirrors for toyota. I use vac bag. 3 layers of 220g...

wojtepanik - 12 Years Ago

Company mask-cot ;-)

redrumredrum89 - 11 Years Ago

Some of the projects on here are quite amazing - I am envious of the work and capability you guys...

macgtech - 11 Years Ago

As I can tell from the hockeyhelmet I've made its done with regular cf fabric. Took me some time to...

matthieutje65 - 11 Years Ago

Hey Matt how much lighter was the cf mask compared to the original? Thank you

redrumredrum89 - 11 Years Ago

must be around 35%. but the other one where I made the mould of was a PE-Helmet used in lower...

matthieutje65 - 11 Years Ago

Fascinating - great video. What is the stuff you spray on at the beginning?

macgtech - 11 Years Ago

I used 2 sprays... so kind of hard to say the one you mean but the first one is a sprayrelease and...

matthieutje65 - 11 Years Ago

Parts coated with a candy-red topcoat see full video on how it was made here...

matthieutje65 - 11 Years Ago

Hey there, It's been a while I did not post anything, so I thought I could show the last thing I...

Joe - 11 Years Ago

Very Very Nice. I particularly like those hinges, art and engineering beautifully combined. :)...

wozza - 11 Years Ago

great job Joe! You've made some great decisions and I must say I would have done it exactly as you...

matthieutje65 - 11 Years Ago

Got nothing interesting and shiny ATM, but recently started on making some carbon fibre wheels for...

ajb100 - 11 Years Ago

Nice to see something different. Keep us updated on progress. :) Warren

wozza - 11 Years Ago

Little update. It passed the lateral load test with flying colours today, to the point I'm re...

ajb100 - 11 Years Ago

Excellent. I misread the post at first, I thought you were saying the carbon wheel weighed in at...

wozza - 11 Years Ago

Haha, not that much thankfully. I haven't actually weighed it yet, will wait again until it's bonded...

ajb100 - 11 Years Ago

Are you involved in the whole project or just the wheels? This is what I love about this business...

wozza - 11 Years Ago

Make the compomotives in carbon!! you know you want to! ;) Would be interesting to experiment...

Warren (Staff) - 11 Years Ago

I'm involved with the whole project, including the chassis building and geometry design. I'm really...

ajb100 - 11 Years Ago

Keep us posted then. I am currently working on a Formula Student car, and to gain some eco points we...

wozza - 11 Years Ago

I do find the use of jute and flax a bit of a false economy especially if your part needs some...

Warren (Staff) - 11 Years Ago

[quote][b]Warren (Staff) (04/04/2014)[/b][hr]I do find the use of jute and flax a bit of a false...

wozza - 11 Years Ago

Got pictures of any of that work Warren? Those fabrics have interested me for some around-the-house...

Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago

The regs for our car require a minimum 1.5 body thickness around the driver, so a layer of carbon...

ajb100 - 11 Years Ago

Finished this on Tuesday night, tested on the water on Wednesday and hopefully down the cable park...

ChrisR - 11 Years Ago

Looking good. How did the testing go yesterday ? Warren

wozza - 11 Years Ago

Couldn't make it down myself but waiting on the feedback and any photos and video (he was under...

ChrisR - 11 Years Ago

Some images of my latest project testing Textreme fiber and infused with IN2 Infusion Resin from...

matthieutje65 - 11 Years Ago

[quote][b]ChrisR (11/04/2014)[/b][hr]...

ChrisR - 10 Years Ago

Nice! I do love spread tow cloths.

FLD - 11 Years Ago

Me too, I like the way the square pattern catches the light slightly differently.

Warren (Staff) - 11 Years Ago

Here is some pic's of my first project dabbling on what I knew about fiber glassing, I was able to...

twissta - 10 Years Ago

Can you show us some pics of the oven you're finishing?

JRT - 10 Years Ago

impressed! good job, great finish!

matthieutje65 - 10 Years Ago

I have been running a project part for the past year and have sold quite a few. This is a full...

turbodunn - 10 Years Ago

Brilliant! Really like that. Have you clear coated that or is that the resin polished up? How did...

Brian2fast - 10 Years Ago

[quote][b]Brian2fast (06/03/2015)[/b][hr]Brilliant! Really like that. Have you clear coated that...

turbodunn - 10 Years Ago

Thought I'd show my first ever parts I made a few years ago which were just wet lay / wrapped around...

James91h - 10 Years Ago

My project! this forum post :D...

DerekKarbonWorx - 9 Years Ago

Hi everyone :) this is some of the projects i've done: 1 air duct/vent? there was some pin holes...

Deyan Georgiev - 9 Years Ago

My last project about carbon fiber in the fashion field For more in this forum Carbon fiber and...

Brucecreations - 9 Years Ago

hi bruce, what are you using as a mould to get that near full circle? i would have use for a similar...

Lewismotorsport - 8 Years Ago

I dont usually post up my work as its usually customer projects that are secret and not that...

scottracing - 8 Years Ago

For a few years now Easy Composites have been working with the Antakari Solar Team in Chile, supplying all the composite materials for their Intikallpa solar car. They compete in the World Solar.....

Matt (Staff) - 8 Years Ago

I just started designing on computer about 3 weeks ago and I would like to hear your opinions on this project that I am working on. My goal is to create a great design then go all in and make it from...

Jossure - 7 Years Ago

It depends how far you want to go on the design side. You could design every panel and item or just use the shape to get a solid model to cut a foam buck from then do the rest separately.

Warren (Staff) - 7 Years Ago

First project, 4th demoulded part: after demould and with dekor Regards Frank

oberflaeche - 7 Years Ago

Here are a couple of my carbon fiber RC boats. All carbon fiber 54-55 inches long. 12 inch G.I. Joe driver.

Ken O. - 6 Years Ago

Thought i would share some of my recent (private) projects: Snowboards for my godchild and my better half: Road bike for myself: Hope you like em!

SleepingAwake - 5 Years Ago

Immaculate Lester, great craftsmanship. Really really want to build myself a snowboard - if only I lived in a place that had mountains and saw snow!

Hanaldo - 5 Years Ago

Amazing! 👏👏👏

mporta71 - 5 Years Ago

Brilliant work!

Warren (Staff) - 5 Years Ago

Love the work Lester, I really need to dig in and get a new snowboard made! Any other lockdown projects going on?

Rich (Staff) - 5 Years Ago

yeah always working on stuff. For now not a whole lot composite related tho (dining table for my mom, a CNC router and a Damascus kitchen knife). Although i did start designing my next bike which wil...

SleepingAwake - 5 Years Ago

My first project in a long list of parts for my smart car. The Brabus intake looks ugly so I designed my own. Thanks for the quick tech support from Warren. 👍 Rear spoiler next

nosmos - 5 Years Ago

I have been designing carbon fiber bodies for RC cars. If you are not aware, guys are running these electric cars in the 150 to 202 mph range. (not scale speed) They are cranking out 200-400 amps at....

LibertyMKiii - 5 Years Ago

I made a new design of dash recently for my car (noble M12)... started as little more that filler and cardboard so shows what can be done with a cheap and dirty buck (if your quick and careful). Ive....

andygtt - 5 Years Ago

Looking really nice. Which method did you use for the carbon part i.e wet layup, infusion etc?

bennyT - 5 Years Ago

Brilliant work as usual Andy! You got the V weave very nicely done. Massive improvement over the original and also bet its much lighter too!

Warren (Staff) - 5 Years Ago

VW engine lid. Infiusion.

Classicarbon - 5 Years Ago

Nice, I have made a VW engine lid to :)

RJvolksperformance - 5 Years Ago

I finished my carbon recumbent bike this summer. Made a set of molds from cnc-machined plugs. Frame was wet laminated under vacuum in two halves then joined. Stem and various other smaller carbon...

Coldever - 5 Years Ago

Nice job, a lot of work in that and it turned out really nice. Thats a hell of a chain!

Hanaldo - 5 Years Ago

Here is a model boat I did with some red kevlar/carbon fabric. Turned out pretty good. Resin infused with 5.7 oz carbon, 2mm soric core and then this honeycomb on the outside.

Ken O. - 4 Years Ago

Looks pretty good and the honeycomb pattern fabric is pretty rare these days.

Warren (Staff) - 4 Years Ago

GSX-R 600 lower fairing. Vacuum Infusion.

Legoman - 3 Years Ago

Those parts are looking good. Much lighter than the originals?

Warren (Staff) - 3 Years Ago

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