I find anything diamond coated to be good.  For example, I picked up a set of diamond coated files from TK Maxx for 6 quid and they're great!  The only downside with regular metalworking tools is that they blunt off quite quickly with composites.  I knackered a few bandsaw blades this way before buying diamond coated cutting discs (silverline ones from ebay, cut quicker than the permagrit one I have!!).

You far better with air tools when working with carbon, as it's easy to blow I things like seemed when they get filled up with carbon dust.

Thanks Warren. I have a Dremel and Permagrit cutting wheel - it goes through my laminate like a blowtorch through butter (well nearly). It's just finishing work really - so I'll get the metal working kit as advised. 

If your budget allows get yourself a Dremel and some slitting disks. If not a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade or a hacksaw will all work well. Just put some masking tape along the cut line. Standard metal working files, a sanding block and wet and dry will finish edges nicely. If drilling holes etc use masking tape again and support the back of the part on a block of wood if possible to reduce break out, or if you can clamp the part between two pieces of wood and drill through the whole stack.

Warren

Carbon Copies Ltd

Could anyone recommend Finishing tools, files etc for CF - that are available in the UK?