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I want to make a protection for my musical instrument

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By tdanr - 8/12/2014 10:04:17 PM

Hi Smile

I have a musical instrument that has a protective metal. The protection is very good, but it is very heavy, i need a lighter protection.

You can see in photos:

http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/1006ebd5-bf50-4864-a7a0-7b9d.JPG http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/af80c5c3-a07a-45fd-bdbd-7909.JPG

I think to make a protection using this method:
http://youtu.be/v4SPPtYaN8w

I'm thinking using the metallic protection as a template/guide/mould, is possible?

What is the fabric and the resin advised?

I saw some fabric and I think these are the nominees:

Carbon Fibre 2/2 Twill 3k 199g 1m Wide

Carbon Fibre 2/2 Twill 12k 450g 1m Wide

Carbon Fibre 2/2 Twill 12k 650g 1m Wide

Carbon Black Twaron 200g 2/2 Twill 1m Wide

Carbon Aramid 2/2 Twill 3k 210g 1.2m Wide

Aramid Cloth Fabric 2/2 Twill Weave 300g 1m Wide



I do not know what the best resin for this method, maybe EL2 Epoxy Laminating Resin.

Someone can give me some help?



Thank you

Regards
By Warren (Staff) - 8/19/2014 3:54:36 PM

Pretty much all covered!