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Title: Woven carbon.
Post by: Cherry Tree on September 05, 2019, 04:21:22 PM

Hi there. I'm looking for a supplier for woven carbon laminations. If there is a sponsor here even better. I use to use OMC but they have since gone out of business. I cant seem to find any anywhere! Any help would be great thanks.

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 05, 2019, 10:03:15 PM

https://tradbow.com/old-master-crafters-under-new-management/

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Cherry Tree on September 05, 2019, 10:22:45 PM

I cant seem to find a website for them anymore. Surely there is some other company out there where bowyers are getting this stuff from?

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: monterey on September 05, 2019, 11:26:24 PM

The word is that Belcher wanted to return to hands on bowyering and has done just that.

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Mad Max on September 06, 2019, 09:02:11 AM

Crooked Stic
Monterey
That link looks like a OLD site?

What is the stuff at Binghams Archery?
I don't know anything about Carbon fiber

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Flem on September 06, 2019, 10:32:14 AM

Why are you looking for woven? Is it for cosmetic reasons?
If it's not cosmetic, you might look into using prepeg material, which you can also get in a unidirectional layup.

https://www.fibreglast.com/category/PrePreg_Fabrics

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Cherry Tree on September 06, 2019, 10:47:26 AM

The purpose is it's used in place of fiber glass. Not just a desired look.

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Flem on September 06, 2019, 11:43:59 AM

I was curious because the woven reinforcements are a 50% waste of material. If it's structural, it would make sense to use a unidirectional laminate, like the fiberglass it's replacing. All those crossing fibers are not doing much in a device that is moving in one plane only.

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Cherry Tree on September 06, 2019, 12:41:13 PM

Respectively I didnt ask about the performance of woven carbon having used it I am well aware of the product and what can be produced from it.

Original question the supplier I used seems to be no more does anyone know of a different company carrying it? Thanks.

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: monterey on September 06, 2019, 12:52:41 PM

Does Bearpaw make it.  Belcher carried a lot of Bearpaw product. 

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Cherry Tree on September 06, 2019, 01:46:52 PM

Not to my research I havent found any by them but thanks for the tip it was worth a shot!

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Flem on September 06, 2019, 02:33:10 PM

Here is a outfit that sells carbon sheet material in addition to prepegs. Sheet stock is pretty spendy. Prepeg laminated to clear glass might work depending on what you have in mind.

https://www.rockwestcomposites.com/plates-panels-angles/carbon-fiber-plate/carbon-fiber-fabric-plate

Quote from: Cherry Tree on September 06, 2019, 12:41:13 PM

Respectively I didnt ask about the performance of woven carbon having used it I am well aware of the product and what can be produced from it.

You never have to ask, I'm always happy to offer unsolicited info and opinions :smileystooges:

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Cherry Tree on September 07, 2019, 03:09:01 PM

I'll check this out thanks!

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Horn Chaser on September 10, 2019, 10:00:17 AM

You can get it from Dale Stahl.

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: Flem on September 10, 2019, 10:51:42 AM

I've seen Dale Stahl referenced a few times for different products, but have never been able to find any contact info for him. Anybody have that info?
Pretty sure he does not have a website or social media page.

Title: Re: Woven carbon.
Post by: bamboo on September 13, 2019, 05:40:36 PM

dale stahl--215 379 1090