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bobert13581
Jan 29, 2006, 04:35 PM
where are good places to buy carbon fiber rods?

I know a few local hobbie stores have them. But what about bunnings/dick smith etc.

also, is carbon fibre the best way to go? has anyone tried different materials?
osmium_192
Jan 29, 2006, 09:39 PM
bunnings or DSE is a definately the wrong place to be looking. Ive seen people use bamboo skewers though. Their pretty cheap and tough.

The CF rods ive bought from a few places. In melbourne the store in dandenong is very reasonably priced, i got 3mm tube for $2.99, while in perth where i live its all in the 5+ range for the same 3mm tube.

Owen
pldaniels
Jan 29, 2006, 10:56 PM
What about tapered booms and 2mm shafts etc?

In short, is there a general-supply shop that I can get all my CF from?

Right now I'll never need tow again as I have 1000m of it :D, but things like 2~3mm CF rod and 6~7mm tubes I need for my DLG'ing.

Paul.
Stuntman
Jan 30, 2006, 05:44 AM
There are some local suppliers. Let me dig through my stuff here...
Stuntman
Jan 30, 2006, 05:46 AM
You can try Peter Pine.

http://www.flyelectric.com/carbon-profiles.html

still digging, I know there are a couple of others...
An_avatar
Jan 30, 2006, 10:42 AM
Hey these guys do worldwide delivery an do most of the sizes modellers would want???

http://www.graphitestore.com/index.asp

ps: they even have a tab for hobbies
bobert13581
Feb 01, 2006, 04:18 PM
thanks for all your input
bobert13581
Feb 01, 2006, 04:24 PM
The CF rods ive bought from a few places. In melbourne the store in dandenong is very reasonably priced, i got 3mm tube for $2.99, while in perth where i live its all in the 5+ range for the same 3mm tube.

Owen
what is the name of the dandenong store?
Mark in Aus
Feb 02, 2006, 07:40 AM
what is the name of the dandenong store?

That wouldn't be HobbyMan would it..??

You could do better elsewhere IMHO
osmium_192
Feb 02, 2006, 11:18 AM
LOL really, thats good news. Perth must be ripping people off then.....
Next time im on holidays ill stock up on some CF.

Owen
Magnum9
Feb 07, 2006, 07:39 AM
Send a PM to "Salto". He sells a great of range of CF, budget and premium, along with kits such as the awesome "Toccata (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275295)" in my avatar.