Thread: Carbon Fiber Scales

I sure it is as much a pain as hi bud says but having never worked with it can't comment on it. However, I do have two carbon fiber scaled razors both of which are outstanding. One is straight carbon fiber the other has a red tinge to it and they both look/feel/handle amazing. If you have the patience and disposable clothing I say give it a shot!

I like the look of it too, which is what got me intrested in it. Now that you say it, it makes sense that it would do that. Would working with it underwater, not just wet, eliminate most if not all of the dust? I doubt anyone has tried it but I may give it a shot when the time comes.

i would use a big fan and blow as mmuch of it away from you (outside work)for the sawing and ruff grinding (you have a good true respirator right )
drill wet
finish sand wet also

but guess what you will still get it all over you hands under water and it will still itch

I will most definitely have the proper safety equipment (I can't imagine that stuff in the lungs/throat OUCH). Does anyone know of a step by step that I could see?

I agree 100% with butch on this stuff.. as far as a step by step.. IMHO you use the same methods as with any other scales but with just a bit more care to deal with the dust.

Thank you! So it's almost like a wood? From what I understand Carbon fiber is carbon fibers (duh) held together by an epoxy. Therefore it is sandable?

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

CF IS Coming ready condition. you will need to cut it and sand it.
The problem is so much fiber(while you cut) comes out of from that scales all your cloths gets dirty and there is no way you could clean (wash etc) that stuff.
You must use some mask etc.
if i would never go that scales again.
i understand it doesn't bend ,broke etc but working with that scales is really PITA.

Beyond PITA, also it will destroy what ever blade you use to cut it

It sands fine, I've cut it with coping saws, but it does do some damage to blades IME. Very nasty and dusty though...

I have several cheap hacksaw blades I don't mind destroying, it certainly will be an interesting project when/if I get around to it.

Originally Posted by alexk3303

I have several cheap hacksaw blades I don't mind destroying, it certainly will be an interesting project when/if I get around to it.

a good way to tackle the CF is just rough cut your scales and do the rest of your shaping on the belt sander and a file that will go very easily as it sands so easy. But.... it will be a dusty mess (wear a dust mask and throw away clothes