Beginner's Guide to Composites Pt 1

New to carbon fiber? Start here.
I've had this course hosted on my website for quite a while now, but I've decided to post it here as well in order to make it easier for newcomers to find.
Part 2: • Beginner's Guide to Co...
Resources:
Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links. What that means is that when you purchase a product through that link I earn a commission on that sale at no additional cost to you.
Carbon Fiber EasyStart Kit - www.gorillacarbons.com/index.p...
Includes 25"x8" carbon fiber, epoxy, gloves, brush, wax, and mixing cup. Additional carbon fabric is also available.
Carbon and Aramid Fabric: SollerComposites.com
Best prices and incredible customer service!
Fiberglass Fabric: Thayercraft.com
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Epoxy: Resin Research
Composite Pro 2050 Resin (4 Gallons or More): www.resinresearch.net/composi...
Composite Pro 2050 Resin (1-Gallon Kit, scroll down to "Resin Research 2050 Infusion Epoxy"): www.fiberglasssupply.com/Produ...
Adtech 820 Resin (1-Quart Kit): www.sollercomposites.com/Epox...
- Note this is a different low-odor resin, and it requires 85+ degrees F in order to cure properly. I've tried it and it's great.
Mold Release:
store.acpsales.com/products/3...
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Safety Equipment:
Nitrile Gloves: www.harborfreight.com/5-mil-n...
Safety Glasses: www.harborfreight.com/safety-...
Disposable Respirator (for dust only): amzn.to/2Jyv1rL
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- Note that these can be stacked to filter both dust and fumes
Tyvek Suit: amzn.to/2Joag34 (I'm 5'11 and I use a 2XL)
Cutting & Sanding:
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[@n_fifty_fire]

Some of the best information about composites on youtube to this day. Thank you!

[@ailijic]

Those safety tips at the end were great. With how many videos on composites I have watched I can't believe I am hearing most of them for the first time.

[@aesn1]

Thanks for the amazing video. Cheers from Bavaria.

[@scooterjloophole]

Super awesome video! Exactly what I needed. I’ve watched a lot of videos and this one explains things at my level of understanding. Thank you for posting this!

[@paofrancisco2952]

Thank you sir GOD bless you sir

[@lunkydog]

Excellent video for a newbie wanting to get informed in a concise easy to understand source.

[@dejayrezme8617]

Thanks for the video and the safety tips!
Some additional things I've read is use skin cream and/or cotton gloves below the nitril gloves. This might also be more comfortable. And wash the clothes you sand with after each use.

[@markwagner909]

Good video. I’ve watched most all of yours, as well as others. I like your style, you speak very well. A series is a good idea. With the basics then do projects to show the different uses of materials,how and why they are used. Some rough cost estimates for each project would be nice as well. I’ll be watching to see what you already have planned. Keep it up. I appreciate it.

[@VictorMPR]

Really good video and exactly what I was looking for. Just makes me want to learn more and more. Subscribed!

[@_benstr]

Thanks! I’m hoping to try out composites and this info was very helpful.

[@ailijic]

Thank you! You have answered so many of my questions.

[@mats8375]

Really informative. Thanks!

[@hendrikhanso]

Thanks for the well put together very informative video.

[@myabbagod]

I appreciate your video! You do a good job of explaining the process in all your videos. I do have a question and I am sure this was asked but when using fiberglass for the mold do you use the same resin as you do for the carbon fiber??

[@dhanashishwarpersadcarbonIsh]

Very informative 👏

[@misterpasokon]

Great video for a beginner like myself. Have one question. What's the shelf life for the different components?

[@peteryoussef8263]

Great Video :)

[@davelewis6093]

Super help full. Im trying to get a full body kit done and its custom any recommendations on a company that might do this? Thank you in advance.

[@theyoutuber273]

Damn this video is a great source

[@stevelopez4187]

Question- can you use regular styrofoam as a mold for a small carbon fiber project? Your videos are very helpful buy the way thanks.

[@binsmokincrazie642]

Yep, I had my sock turn to cardboard, almost

[@josephscanlan2271]

Might sound odd. But how does canvas or denim work, in terms of strength and weight?

[@chrisstanford3652]

🤗🤗

[@davidheredia1000]

Can I just send you an item for you to mold and sent back the mold? Haha

[@funfun8095]

REPLY TO COMMENTS! SMH