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D3O Phil
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Perhaps it's to do with being a bit new at this game but....
Every time I do an infusion or cut some carbon I seem to end up with lengths of carbon tow laying around on the floor
Does anyone have any interesting uses for this otherwise waste material?
I have tried to wrap some around a bar to make a ring which kind of worked after some sanding and clear coat.
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I keep useful sized pieces in a bag and use them as backing layers on any cosmetic pieces I do.
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What to do with carbon off cuts?
D3O Phil
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9 Years Ago
I keep useful sized pieces in a bag and use them as backing layers on any cosmetic pieces I do.
Hanaldo
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9 Years Ago
As above, recycle the offcuts, where possible. Even bits of tow can be used for localised...
Warren (Staff)
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9 Years Ago
Ive just been sticking them into a plastic tidy box under my bed so they stay flat, then if you...
VVS
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