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Re: LIST-swiftsolo: Re: Foils Layup

To: BDally6107@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: LIST-swiftsolo: Re: Foils Layup
From: Warren Stevens <warren@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 05:27:51 -0700
Cc: WFS03@xxxxxxx, gregoryrryan@xxxxxxxxxxx, swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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cool, a PDF on how to make foils?  That would be nifty.

Warren

On Wed, Jun 08, 2005 at 01:34:06AM -0400, BDally6107@xxxxxxx wrote:
>    Bill,
>     
>    You can get hybrid at US composites (link on the site).  You definitely
>    want to use hybrid or kevlar under your carbon on blades.  Don't use it on
>    outer layers because it will turn into a mess.  Straight carbon over foam
>    will lead to failure at the bottom of the trunk.  Carbon hates side
>    loading and fractures easily.  Kevlar's strong suit is side loading (they
>    use it on bullet proof vests) and it will disburse the load at the bottom
>    of the trunk and cassette and keep the carbon from fracturing.  It will
>    also keep your trailing edge from fracturing.
>     
>    I always lay up the entire blade in one process.  Just did one today (see
>    PDF that I'll send tomorrow--got to work on a list for Greg first).
>     
>    Best regards,
>     
>    Bram

-- 
warren stevens - catzooks.com

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