Christopher, Thanks for the post. I'll take a look at the materials you listed. Mass on a telescope is good (neglecting portability, mine...
Oh, one other question.... what type of surface finish can I expect when vacuum bagging? How much finishing work should I expect? Any tips on...
I like the idea of spending less by using FG but weight, stiffness and thermal expansion are considerations. With the size of the telescope I'm...
A couple of questions.... Could I go with a heavier cloth (maybe 19.7 oz/yd2, 0.03" thick), no honeycomb, and layup four layers followed by a...
Matt, Ahh, excellent suggestion regarding how the bag the part. Also, you're right, I meant mandrel rather than mold. Sonotube comes in a...
Hello, I thought I'd tap the collective experience of those who have built with carbon fiber composites. I'm looking to build a large diameter...
