Beginners 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: https://youtu.be/XZOoN6_Mx-c

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 - http://www.gorillacarbons.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=59&tracking=5d6ea7df61a3e
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): https://www.resinresearch.net/composite-pro-system
Composite Pro 2050 Resin (1-Gallon Kit, scroll down to "Resin Research 2050 Infusion Epoxy"): http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/Epoxy/epoxy.html#RR-Epoxy
Adtech 820 Resin (1-Quart Kit): https://www.sollercomposites.com/Epoxy.html
- 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:
https://store.acpsales.com/products/3270/partall-paste-2-mold-release-wax-24-oz-can
https://store.acpsales.com/products/3264/partall-coverall-film-quart-

Safety Equipment:
Nitrile Gloves: https://www.harborfreight.com/5-mil-nitrile-powder-free-gloves-100-pc-large-68497.html
Safety Glasses: https://www.harborfreight.com/safety-glasses-clear-99762.html
Disposable Respirator (for dust only): https://amzn.to/2Jyv1rL
Full-Face Respirator: https://amzn.to/30rprOK
- Organic Cartridge (for fumes, not dust): https://amzn.to/2JsJVQ0
- Particulate Filter (for dust, not fumes): https://amzn.to/2LH7s2q
- Note that these can be stacked to filter both dust and fumes
Tyvek Suit: https://amzn.to/2Joag34 (I'm 5'11 and I use a 2XL)

Cutting & Sanding:
Dremmel Tool 8220: https://amzn.to/31ziAmQ
Spare Cutoff Wheels: https://amzn.to/2yTz7FN
Spare Sanding Drum: https://amzn.to/2qXV8Tr
Sandpaper Variety Pack: https://amzn.to/2YOUpUJ