Cutting Carbon Fiber Hugger ?

[WannaBeDude]

If i tape where i want to cut, and get my bro to do it, as i'll fuck it up. What sort of blade and or saw should i use. My bros got all sorts of electrical saws btw ?

Likely to cut a small section of the left hand side near the mounting point.

https://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/covdude/2011/B7ZLP3g2kKGrHqEOKj8EyN0WfmvBM0D9gcb1g_12.jpg
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[Chalky.]

I don't think it'll cut very well.

But you'll need a really fine blade.

The finish may not be very good.

[WannaBeDude]

I want to do the best job i can on it, the hugger i have 2nd hand for 22 quid is pants, and a new one, fiberglass gloss black is 125 quid !!

So the carbon fiber hugger, which is the same company as the fender i just bought is the way to go.

My brothers got lots of different expensive saws, as he used to install large decks etc. So if someone knows a blade i should get for a powertool, then i'll be good to go.

Or perhaps what blade and a hacksaw is just as good. I've got a hacksaw, with some old wood or metal cutting blades.
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[Bezzer]

You don't want to use any kind of powersaw for that unless you've got a vertical bandsaw with a very fine blade, too much chance of chattering and ruining the edges. Best thing is a hacksaw with fine blade (32TPI) use a new one not a shitty old one like you've got. Tape over where you're cutting, support it well then take your time.
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[WannaBeDude]

These and some masking tape ??

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WORLDWIDE-10-PIECE-JUNIOR-HACKSAW-BLADES-6-32-TPI-/140590554711?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20bbd99e57
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[Bezzer]

They're a shitty make but would do if it's only a pretty small section you're cutting out. Junior hacksaws aren't that good for decent straight cuts, the springy frame type aren't very good the ones with the screw blade tighteners are better but not great. Full size 12" hacksaw every time if you can.
and yep masking tape to cover the area you're cutting.
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[WannaBeDude]

I can get whatever is needed, want to do a good job, although bro will be cutting it.
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[Vincent]

I used a stainless steel cutting disc on a dremmel type drill when I did a yoke cover a while back. Someone flogs em on eBay, (wherelse), specificaly for cutting carbon. A bit tricky in the tight spots though and the piece I was working on was flat, not sure about the hugger.

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[Dazbo666]

...or a Dremel-type rotary tool, fitted with reinforced cutting wheels.
I've not used them specifically on carbon fibre, but they tend to be very versatile and effective on all but the hardest materials
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[trisers]

I would think the best thing would be to firmly stick masking tape on to it which makes it easy to mark the cut line with a pencil then use a coping saw with a new fine blade making sure you support it right by the cut line. Don't forget to let the tool do the work too...use very light pressure but keep the saw moving quite quickly, don't be tempted to rush it and 'hack' it...

[WannaBeDude]

Thanks,

Think i'll see what saws i have and buy a DECENT blade for it, then bro can do it, he's got the knack as it were.
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