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<blockquote data-quote="JSHou" data-source="post: 1014462" data-attributes="member: 85392"><p>^^ This will give you a strong, lightweight stock.</p><p></p><p>You will want to make sure the supports are anchored securely, but the carbon fiber "canoe" is the right idea. Carbon fiber has a good strength-to-weight ratio and also has a certain amount of flex that prevents it from failing (to a point, then it fails pretty catastrophically). The foam filler would provide structure, the "canoe" would provide strength, the bedding/supports will transfer recoil forces into the frame.</p><p></p><p>Depending on how you want to construct it and what kind of foam you use, you may be able to make a foam "blank" coat it with a few layers of carbon fiber, then cut out the necessary areas for bedding, actions, etc.</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind when cutting cured carbon fiber that it is prone to cracking. If you go that route, tape your cut (masking tape is fine) and then use a cutting wheel (like for a Dremel); carbon fiber responds better to "sanding" than it does sawing. Saw teeth tend to grab individual fibers and yank until the resin shatters and/or the fibers separate.</p><p></p><p>Good luck! If it turns out, you should post pictures.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JSHou, post: 1014462, member: 85392"] ^^ This will give you a strong, lightweight stock. You will want to make sure the supports are anchored securely, but the carbon fiber "canoe" is the right idea. Carbon fiber has a good strength-to-weight ratio and also has a certain amount of flex that prevents it from failing (to a point, then it fails pretty catastrophically). The foam filler would provide structure, the "canoe" would provide strength, the bedding/supports will transfer recoil forces into the frame. Depending on how you want to construct it and what kind of foam you use, you may be able to make a foam "blank" coat it with a few layers of carbon fiber, then cut out the necessary areas for bedding, actions, etc. Keep in mind when cutting cured carbon fiber that it is prone to cracking. If you go that route, tape your cut (masking tape is fine) and then use a cutting wheel (like for a Dremel); carbon fiber responds better to "sanding" than it does sawing. Saw teeth tend to grab individual fibers and yank until the resin shatters and/or the fibers separate. Good luck! If it turns out, you should post pictures. [/QUOTE]
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