My frame is in pieces...
12-18-14, 07:35 PM
#176
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Tube junctions will look like this. The tubes a mitered, and bonded together. Then filler is used to smooth things out before getting wrapped with prepreg sheets. It then gets vacuum bagged, and baked in the oven. After sanding, the joint looks pretty good to me, and there's no need for a cosmetic layer.
I'm very familliar with the technique. I only introduced the possibility of a cosmetic layer because you expressed a desire for a gloss finish, but, concern that if the outer layer crept or shifted during the curing process you might have to accept a matte finish. Which would do a better job of not highlighting any creep or fiber shifting. The thought being: That if the outer layer is unacceptable as it appears from the vac bag and curing, a "cosmetic" layer can be added to the joints in order to achieve your desired gloss finish.
If you're equally happy with a matte finish, then disregard my comment/question.
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12-18-14, 07:51 PM
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I'm very familliar with the technique. I only introduced the possibility of a cosmetic layer because you expressed a desire for a gloss finish, but, concern that if the outer layer crept or shifted during the curing process you might have to accept a matte finish. Which would do a better job of not highlighting any creep or fiber shifting. The thought being: That if the outer layer is unacceptable as it appears from the vac bag and curing, a "cosmetic" layer can be added to the joints in order to achieve your desired gloss finish.
If you're equally happy with a matte finish, then disregard my comment/question.
If you're equally happy with a matte finish, then disregard my comment/question.
He is projecting a frame weight of about 1100g, but I think it will be less because these tunes are lighter than ones he was using from a different source.
12-19-14, 03:55 AM
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@BoSoxYacht ,
Do you know how many different chain and seatstay layups Enve provided for your builder to pick from? i.e. light, medium, firm flex
Do you know how many different chain and seatstay layups Enve provided for your builder to pick from? i.e. light, medium, firm flex
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12-19-14, 05:59 AM
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after seeing his most recent builds and repairs, I see no reason for a cosmetic layer. This photo is not his work, but his look the same.
He is projecting a frame weight of about 1100g, but I think it will be less because these tunes are lighter than ones he was using from a different source.
He is projecting a frame weight of about 1100g, but I think it will be less because these tunes are lighter than ones he was using from a different source.
