An early start today so I can try to get two batches through the vacuum in one day. I started around 5 and by 9 had the swing arms bonded to the dropouts and the frame with another layer of CF on and in the vacuum.
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| Swing arms with dropouts attached |
It is amazing what experience does to the ease of laying on CF. This time when I did the frame I cut the CF into 2 pieces. One piece for the front end where it angles up and one much longer piece for the remainder. I also used 3M spray adhesive to glue the CF to the frame as I laid it on. This prevented the sagging and sliding problem I had on the first layer. From how it looked going into the vacuum bag, it is going to be very nice. Once this layer cures I will be ready to attach the headtube and the swing arm pivot. I may also do the cutouts for the bottom bracket and chain management idlers.
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| Check out the new pink nylon peel ply!! |
I ran out of epoxy this morning doing the frame, so I have to make a run to Kingston to get more today as tonight I plan on putting another layer of CF on the swing arms as the bonding epoxy will be cured by tonight. The next tube that goes on the swing arms will wrap around the dropouts and really start to strengthen and stiffen the entire arms. By tomorrow I am hoping to have the shock mount/cross piece on the swing arm.
I also need to spend a few minutes today doing a shop cleanup, well not really a shop cleanup, more like a basement floor cleanup. Someday I will have a shop and I will be able to actually work while I sit or stand instead of kneeling or sitting on the floor. At least this is a bit of exercise since I haven't been able to put much time to working out as of late.
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| A disaster to some, a genius at work to others! |
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