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While most books on composites approach the subject from a very technical standpoint, beginning composites presents practical, hands-on information about these versatile materials. From explanations of what a composite is, to demonstrations on how to actually utilize them in various projects, this book provides a simple, concise perspective on molding and finishing techniques to empower even the most apprehensive beginner. Topics include: what is a composite, why use composites, general composite types and where composites are typically used. The basics section also includes information on choosing the best resin/fiber system and the different types of both resin and fiber. Health and safety is a major consideration for any composite book. Author John Wanberg covers threats to both breathing and skin contact and how those contacts can be avoided when working with modern composite materials. First-time composite workers will need a work space and this book describes how to setup a shop that is both composite-friendly and safe. Once the shop is established, its time to begin using typical wet- layup and molding techniques. Creating useful composite parts starts with a good design, a topic that must be mastered before useful parts can be manufactured. Among the useful parts demonstrated here are both motorcycle and automotive components. The construction of these parts is documented in step-by-step fashion with an abundance of photographs - no step is left out. Any part created in a mold must be first removed from the mold, and second, finished and trimmed. Surface sanding and finishing makes up an entire chapter, ensuring that the composite parts you manufacture are not only light, extremely strong, and durable but good looking as well.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have bought a few composite 'kits' and made a few small objects from Carbon. But I wanted to go further and needed some advice. This book did not help unfortunately.
With the internet swollen with videos and other bits of information, I found this book a bit redundant as I had seen it all before. It really if very basic, and anyone with any kind of basic workshop skills will feel the same.
The health and safety part is common sense - wear a mask when sanding, and don't get the fibres on your skin.
The 'finishing a part' is very basic - sanding the edges to make them smooth. Use a hacksaw to cut. Benefits of air tools over hand tools etc etc.
The 'Demoulding' section was agonising - dont use metal because it will damage the mould. Be patient when removing the part etc
The workshop part is also so dry and unhelpful - "make sure you have enough space to work", we are told. Thanks!
The pictures move painfully slowly.
The book is useful if you intend on making exactly the same items as him, and the mouldless part was interesting but not very useful for most. Some information regarding compatibility of foams and resins was useful.
This book totally misses any form of vacuum bagging, or resin infusion. It also misses using core materials to add strength or bulk - all of which I was looking for. It also doesn't investigate other forms of moulds, or even making split moulds and edging.
If you are getting into Composites, I would buy one of the starter kits available and watch some of the many video tutorials on youtube. You will learn alot more.
I am hoping another book can help me.
With the internet swollen with videos and other bits of information, I found this book a bit redundant as I had seen it all before. It really if very basic, and anyone with any kind of basic workshop skills will feel the same.
The health and safety part is common sense - wear a mask when sanding, and don't get the fibres on your skin.
The 'finishing a part' is very basic - sanding the edges to make them smooth. Use a hacksaw to cut. Benefits of air tools over hand tools etc etc.
The 'Demoulding' section was agonising - dont use metal because it will damage the mould. Be patient when removing the part etc
The workshop part is also so dry and unhelpful - "make sure you have enough space to work", we are told. Thanks!
The pictures move painfully slowly.
The book is useful if you intend on making exactly the same items as him, and the mouldless part was interesting but not very useful for most. Some information regarding compatibility of foams and resins was useful.
This book totally misses any form of vacuum bagging, or resin infusion. It also misses using core materials to add strength or bulk - all of which I was looking for. It also doesn't investigate other forms of moulds, or even making split moulds and edging.
If you are getting into Composites, I would buy one of the starter kits available and watch some of the many video tutorials on youtube. You will learn alot more.
I am hoping another book can help me.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wanberg appears to be the author who has writen more books than he has read. One mans opinions in his garage. A decent book on composites is the Glass Fiber Handbook by W H Warring.
Format:Paperback
There is almost anything about composites on internet. videos and articles are so many that you need just a few weeks of research to get an excellent theoritical basis. When the time to get your hands on composites comes, you 'll realize that all these cannot fill the gap between theory and practice. The only composite relevant source that stands right there is this book. Buy it, read it and just before you start designing a composite part open it again. Of course it's not complete. You will defenetly need Vol.2 but these two books can provide any information needed by the DIYer. The only thing that is not included is experience!!
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