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Old Nov 08, 2009, 02:21 PM   #16
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You can find carbon pultrusions easily. My real question is how much weight savings are you thinking you can gain? Is the cost per ounce saved practical?

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Old Nov 08, 2009, 09:20 PM   #17
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I am figuring about 8 ounces from the solid aluminum rod to carbon fiber. the aluminum rod feels like 6061 in weight and its not heat treated.
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