Carbon fiber cloth is made of fine strands of carbon threads that are woven together into a mesh-like fabric. The material is durable when coated with a hard resin, and is used in a similar way to fiberglass. Carbon fiber cloth has a variety of uses including constructing model cars, boat paddles and a variety of other hobby crafts. Cutting carbon cloth requires nothing more that household cutting tools.
- Skill level:
- Easy
Instructions
Things you need
- Tape measure
- Pliers
- Scissors or sewing shears
- Rubber gloves
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1
Unroll the carbon fiber cloth and use a tape measure to locate the proper length that you need for your project. Hold your finger at the location and set aside the tape measure.
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2
Grasp one of the small threads at the edge of the fabric with pliers.
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3
Place one hand firmly on top of the cloth and pull the piers away from the cloth with the other hand to remove a single strand of the material. When you are done, there should be a gap all the way across the carbon fiber in the location where you need to cut it.
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4
Cut along the gap in the carbon fiber cloth with sharp scissors or sewing shears until you reach the other side and the cloth separates into two pieces.
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5
Repeat the process to cut the desired width of the carbon fiber cloth.
Tips and warnings
- It's a good idea to wear rubber gloves when cutting carbon fiber cloth, since the particles can cause minor skin irritation.
