Beginner's Guide to Composites, Pt 3

In this video I walk you through a great first project - a carbon fiber wallet!
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 1: • Beginner's Guide to Co...
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, which helps fund videos like this one :)
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
Best prices I've found, and Free Shipping!
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...
store.acpsales.com/products/3...
Safety Equipment:
Nitrile Gloves: www.harborfreight.com/5-mil-n...
Safety Glasses: www.harborfreight.com/safety-...
Disposable Respirator (for dust only): amzn.to/2Jyv1rL
Full-Face Respirator: amzn.to/30rprOK
- Organic Cartridge (for fumes, not dust): amzn.to/2JsJVQ0
- Particulate Filter (for dust, not fumes): amzn.to/2LH7s2q
- 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:
Dremmel Tool 8220: amzn.to/31ziAmQ
Spare Cutoff Wheels: amzn.to/2yTz7FN
Spare Sanding Drum: amzn.to/2qXV8Tr
Sandpaper Variety Pack: amzn.to/2YOUpUJ
Elastic Strap Materials:
1-inch Braided Elastic: amzn.to/2plD19y
Double Fold Bias Tape: amzn.to/2oABI69 (“Navy Blue” is the color shown in the video, but you can choose any color you want!)

[@lizardking_7]

Glad to see another video! Thanks so much.

[@hiddenchambers2922]

Thank you!

[@wartaliots]

Awsome thanks 😊

[@peteryoussef8263]

Great 👍👍

[@fedorable1158]

Why did you not change the weave direction, but instead laid all in the same direction? Thanks

[@jordanfresquez3848]

The kits now $44 so you know and I will be doing this soon