Re: [RCSE] C/F Boom Molding Question

2001-07-08 Thread Jon Stone
does. In short, if you want a boom that won't twist, go with the 45. If you want a boom that won't bend, go with UNI. Jon Stone - Original Message - From: David A. Enete [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] C/F Boom Molding

Re: [RCSE] C/F Boom Molding Question

2001-07-08 Thread Mark Drela
Why not just use a mandrel and CF braided tubing? That should give you 45-degree fiber orientation, a very nice outer surface, and no need for mold building or bagging. Or am I missing some important fact? This is ideal for a torque tube, but not a tailboom. The 45 degree tube will have only

Re: [RCSE] C/F Boom Molding Question

2001-07-07 Thread David A. Enete
I am molding a 40 x 1od long tube, I am not sure if a condom will stretch that much, I know I push them to the limits... 8-) Kidding My wife is a health educator who worked through college as a sexuality educator, and I can tell you personally that most modern condoms (latex) will easily