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    Carbon fiber resources

    I want to start cutting model car parts from carbon fiber. I am looking for INEXPENSIVE resources to purchase CF from.

    Links would be appreciated - I order from all over. Will to buy from stores anywhere in Europe, US, Doesn't matter. - Just looking for best deals.

    I want to buy sheets that are 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm & 6mm in thickness if possible.

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    It ain't cheap over here! Check out http://www.fibre-lyte.co.uk/cf/index.html
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    Thanks for the link - I have not seen that one before. I am looking for cheap - I want it to be profitable to resell parts that I make. I am willing to buy from US or somewhere else if it is a lot cheaper. I will browse around that site and see what they have.

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    How do you cut carbon fiber? But I know a place down the street from me that sells that stuff for 3 dollars a yard.


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    pyro would you be so kind and as to send me their ph number. I am currently spending $27 per yd for 2X2 twill.

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    Or can you just post their phone # here in the forum?
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    Quote Originally Posted by turmite
    pyro would you be so kind and as to send me their ph number. I am currently spending $27 per yd for 2X2 twill.

    Mike

    my email address is nonna01@earthlink.net
    I will do that. I just need to take a trip down there.


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    I did get couple of good deals on EBay. I would still love to find a real store front with great prices.
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