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Old 12-24-2014, 11:50 AM
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Then make a disposable mold out of melamine or formica and core it with balsa or coosa etc....

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Originally Posted by Jonesyfxr
I'd like to make it as light and strong as I can.

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well,its time for some carbon fiber.
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I don't know about CF, but will most likely use the nida core.
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Originally Posted by Jonesyfxr
I don't know about CF, but will most likely use the nida core.
You can buy panels that are already laid up with glass on both sides.
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Originally Posted by Keith Atlanta
You can buy panels that are already laid up with glass on both sides.
From where??
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