If you are applying raw carbon tow, epoxy works very well. Cover with
Saran or similar material and apply moderate pressure to squeeze out
excess epoxy and hold tow in contact with spar.
If you are using pre-cured strips, if you can see or feel a textured
'tooth' it should bond well. However, do
Title: Re: [RCSE] Speaking of carbon spars
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Scott Martin asked:
What's the
best adhesive for affixing carbon strips to wood
spars?
Epoxy works well. However, be
sure to sand the carbon fiber first.
Dick
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Dr. Rich
Well, thanks to all who responded to my question about CF and spars. The allegro-lite yahoo site has an excellent article and drawing about just this issue. I highly recommend viewing if at all interested: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Allegro-Lite/files/you'll have to sign up to view, but no pr
What’s the best adhesive for affixing carbon strips to
wood spars?
Scott Martin
Chandler, Ariz.
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