drilling threw carbon fiber
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i-vtec dohc
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drilling threw carbon fiber
is there a special drill bit type i should use or any special way i should do it, i dont want my CF trunk to crack but i want to add the a-spec wing, any suggestions?
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Re: drilling threw carbon fiber
Originally Posted by ToyotaTechGeek
wear lots of protective gear/clothing and ALWAYS wear a respirator.
Put masking tape over and under the area where you will be drilling. This will help prevent cracking.
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Re: drilling threw carbon fiber
Originally Posted by VR-4ever
Put masking tape over and under the area where you will be drilling. This will help prevent cracking.
Originally Posted by ToyotaTechGeek
i use tape over the carbon and a metal carbide bit @ high rpms