Using Sheet Wax to Create an Offset Mould for a Carbon Fibre Cover Component

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  • Опубликовано: 21 май 2020
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    ► Calibrated Sheet Wax www.easycomposites.co.uk/shee...
    ► Epoxy Mould Making Starter Kit www.easycomposites.co.uk/epox...
    ► Filleting Wax www.easycomposites.co.uk/soft...
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  • @hoodio
    @hoodio Год назад +2

    i like how you always also talk about not wasting and/or reusing materials

  • @Allsystemsaredown
    @Allsystemsaredown 3 дня назад

    These videos are fantastic. Great technical information delivered in just the right depth. Thankyou!

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 дня назад

      Thanks for the feedback, glad you find them useful.

  • @Dug6666666
    @Dug6666666 3 года назад +11

    I haven't seen sheet wax since my early foundry pattern making days. Great for turning existing castings into cheap patterns by adding wax in areas for contraction allowance and machining allowance.
    What I would associate with filleting wax was you could get wax extruded in long length so if laid into an inside right angle corner it formed a ready made radius fillet.
    Nice technique worth remembering.

  • @xCompletelyTacticalx
    @xCompletelyTacticalx 4 года назад +3

    Very well done Paul, The polish on vlads bike frame looks amazing.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! Yep, that's why it needs this frame protector! (Well, this one doesn't actually because it never leaves our studio!).

  • @Slarti
    @Slarti 4 года назад

    It's very generous of you to make these videos.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Thank you, we love to share this information and hopefully help people to achieve more with composites.

  • @nickwall9613
    @nickwall9613 3 года назад +2

    Have been watching a few of the tutorials, Great videos guys, very interesting and easy to follow, I'm now hooked and keen to find a project so I can have a go this👌

  • @cmmguy99
    @cmmguy99 2 года назад

    You guys make THE best videos. very good editing. Not boring or too much propaganda and useless noise. THank you!

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  2 года назад

      Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoy our videos and editing style!

  • @spikeypineapple552
    @spikeypineapple552 4 года назад +10

    Once again, absolutely outstanding content. Good mix of information. Fantastic presentation. Professional camerawork. A++++++++++.
    If I had a request, I know you've already done this before, but a full project really reinforces the idea that I can go out, buy these kits and make stuff. I've bought some stuff from you before, but if you started with a Mold making kit, a prepreg kit and a pattern, and showed it end to end it'd be GRAND. Cheers bud.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +3

      Hi Stan, thanks for the comments. Yes, we take this on board. You're right that we have done several full projects (usually over a number of videos) but we are conscious of making some more 'accessible' projects using our starter kits. The second part of this video uses our laminating starter kit to make the component so is hopefully along the lines you're thinking.

  • @Furkan-hd2rh
    @Furkan-hd2rh 4 года назад

    As a Junior, I' ve learned lots of things from your videos. Please keep up with manufacturing stuff with different methods.

  • @javibendir
    @javibendir Год назад +1

    Thanks to this well explained video and the technical help of Easy Composites I have managed to make my first mould and it looks great.

  • @akshaydhotre6875
    @akshaydhotre6875 4 года назад +8

    Amazing video , the sheet wax is really amazing. The epoxy putty is something I was thinking of for so many months. Whenever I visit UK I make sure to visit easy composites just to have a technical conversation and buy some stuffs. I am expecting a video on manufacturing of drone propellers using core material and prepreg.
    Thanks from India.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +3

      Thanks Akshay, great to hear from you. Look forward to seeing you again on your next visit :)

  • @Kyrazlan
    @Kyrazlan 4 года назад +5

    Loving the frequent videos as of late.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +2

      Thanks, we're doing our best. It helps a lot having a full-time editor now, you wouldn't believe how long these things take!

  • @hfranke07
    @hfranke07 4 года назад +1

    Awesome content and great quality video. You are the masters of composites.

  • @unclesobad
    @unclesobad 4 года назад +3

    This is exactly the video I was waiting for. Cheers and looking forward to investing in your kits!

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      Thanks Anthony, that's great to hear. We're just putting the finishing touches to the second part of this tutorial which I guess you'll find interesting or helpful too. Look forward to working with you.

  • @kimisaito5489
    @kimisaito5489 4 года назад +166

    If my teachers were this good at teaching I wouldn't fail any class

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +65

      Well, yes, indeed. But then if your teachers got to spend a full week preparing 15 mins of class then you'd expect it to be pretty good!

    • @phalanx3803
      @phalanx3803 4 года назад +4

      lol i wouldn't have completely failed school l learnt more from the internet then school hell from what i have learnt if i had the money i could build my self a basic nuke. schools dont know how to adapt to there students i learn more from watching or getting hands on then off a piece of paper. growing up on a farm i was around machinery a lot after i spent tonnes of time with my old man i learnt the ins and outs of engines by the time i got to year 11 i could overhaul a damn engine all by my self year 11 opened up automotive class and i took it thinking it would be a walk in the park nope first day they gave us a work book a good 1 1/2 inches thick and it all went over my head if they had given me an engine and let my prove my self that way i would have it striped by the end of the day but it was all paper nothing hands on so i drooped that class. now when I'm not helping my old man i do odd jobs around the other local farms and i always get asked why i dont become a Pro Diesel mechanic. school never did much for me hell they never even tried to stop the bullies but when i did stand up to them i was some how the bad one yet hear i am on a farm making food for people to eat and all the bullies are on the steers dong hard drugs.

    • @angus3963
      @angus3963 4 года назад +11

      @@easycompositestv Well played. The time and effort certainly shows, top notch quality videos, and greatly appreciated!

    • @Farmlanda
      @Farmlanda 3 года назад

      Lol 😂

    • @janatlmb2770
      @janatlmb2770 3 года назад +1

      @@easycompositestv very well done, I do not need to do anything with composites, but I feel strong desire to create some carbon part after watching this video.

  • @Hexenmiester
    @Hexenmiester 4 года назад +2

    Been wondering how to create offsets for ages and now it’s super easy

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Great, that's just what this video was for, glad it helped.

  • @scrotube
    @scrotube 4 года назад +14

    Just a note from across the pond - I absolutely love your videos! Your products seem superior to what I've found locally. I wish shipping wasn't cost prohibitive. Thanks for great content

    • @axelburig6421
      @axelburig6421 4 года назад +2

      Jep!

    • @Mikecom32
      @Mikecom32 4 года назад +4

      Agreed! Easy Composites needs a US division.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +11

      Guys, yes, absolutely. We get this. So much of our support, and views and feedback comes from the US. We know it's difficult for you guys to buy from us, pretty much all down to shipping. We would love to be able to support our US followers better and we are thinking about ways we could do that. In the meantime, stick with us, enjoy the content and know that we love having your views, comments and support. We'd love a US division and maybe some time soon we can make that happen.

    • @mrfumetsu
      @mrfumetsu 3 года назад

      I'm down to go in on a group buy to save on shipping... I use composite envisions now... but seems like these materials would make my life so much easier, lol.

  • @tahustvedt
    @tahustvedt 4 года назад +5

    I didn't know sheet wax existed. This was great!

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +2

      That's great, glad we've introduced you to a new method.

  • @jeroen-surf
    @jeroen-surf 4 года назад +1

    Again a great video, pls keep them coming on a regular basis 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @jadekingofficial
    @jadekingofficial 4 года назад

    Spoke to this guy yesterday,the knowledge that him and the team have is next level,you can tell he is passionate about the product,he never once tried to make me buy anything just gave solid advice and technical support,I have been considering fully getting involved with carbon/fibre glass for years but after our conversation I literally purchased £700+ worth of bits last night.keep up the good work guys.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Wow, thank you very much. That feedback means a lot; you're right, we're not sales oriented, we're outcome oriented and we'll always try to give honest advice about what would be best for our customers and if that's our products or services then that's great, if not, that's OK too! Looking forward to working with you, thanks for your support and positive feedback.

  • @harithainsworth1288
    @harithainsworth1288 Год назад

    Learn something new everyday, tq❤️

  • @tbpom1003
    @tbpom1003 4 года назад +1

    good to see you guys posting videos again and thank you! keep up the good work

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot, we love doing it. The second part to this video shouldn't be too long.

    • @tbpom1003
      @tbpom1003 4 года назад +1

      @@easycompositestv doesn't matter it is long or short. detailed and well demonstrated one would be great!!

  • @michauw3567
    @michauw3567 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant content, very well explained! Love this channel!

  • @jorgemartola846
    @jorgemartola846 4 года назад +1

    I have really enjoy this tutorial video very informative, looking forward to get me some kits from you guys.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Jorge, appreciated. We'll try to keep them coming!

  • @grt8guy03
    @grt8guy03 3 года назад

    thank you and all your videos are educational and great for a beginner like me

  • @schnecks2180
    @schnecks2180 4 года назад +3

    That's exactly what I was searching for. Thank's a lot!!!

  • @pw3543
    @pw3543 3 года назад +1

    Superbly done thank you

  • @el_kuks
    @el_kuks 4 года назад +1

    Amazing video quality and information packed in! Huge thanks for your job and your products!

  • @Oratazana
    @Oratazana 4 года назад +1

    Welcome back, we miss your videos

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      Thanks, well, we're producing a lot more at the moment, as you've probably seen. The second half of this on the way too.

  • @teixeiradasilva6299
    @teixeiradasilva6299 3 года назад +1

    What an instructive video.

  • @typebin
    @typebin Год назад

    this channel is just amazing ..

  • @kevin_delaney
    @kevin_delaney 4 года назад

    Wow that looks super easy, gunna buy your kit now 😆

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Hi Kevin, thanks, and yes, it is a straight forward process. We look forward to working with you.

  • @betarr80
    @betarr80 3 года назад +2

    If i want make a mould directly on the parts (like a clutch cover) i need a barrier for dont make the epoxy tooling gelcoat stick? if i dont have the epoxy putty i can use a normal epoxy resin and chopped strand mat on top of gelcoat, or i have to use another system like the kit uni mould? thanks for an help
    btw, really useful and good tutorial!

  • @kaibest
    @kaibest 4 года назад

    So cool, so nice, so beautiful. Thanks a lot!

  • @calebverdught
    @calebverdught 4 года назад +1

    Awesome stuff as always!

  • @stevemcilroy9518
    @stevemcilroy9518 Год назад

    excellent work

  • @gtxviper
    @gtxviper 3 года назад

    These videos are excellent!

  • @Alex_Eicher
    @Alex_Eicher 4 года назад +2

    I bet you have for every question an answer! Greetings from 🇨🇭

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Alex. We'd love to take the credit but most of what we're showing is techniques that are widely used in the composites industry, we're just helping to make them more accessible. Sometimes we do bring some advancements of our own, especially in resin infusion.

  • @michaelknight2897
    @michaelknight2897 4 года назад

    I found this rather interesting. Thank you.

  • @princetonaudio
    @princetonaudio Год назад

    lovin it!

  • @amirfathirad2965
    @amirfathirad2965 4 года назад

    nice job easy composite, I am still waiting for those technics you promised gonna make a video about that get used in building planes thank you for your amazing videos I can't wait for the next one thanks

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      Thanks Amir, we're working on videos as much as we can. Stay stuned and hopefully the topics you're interested in will come along soon :)

    • @amirfathirad2965
      @amirfathirad2965 4 года назад

      @@easycompositestv thank you so much I can not wait :)

  • @user3141592635
    @user3141592635 2 года назад

    Very Educational.

  • @fordyootbling2189
    @fordyootbling2189 4 года назад

    Another great video. Many thanks.

  • @tancakar8987
    @tancakar8987 3 года назад +1

    used this already very good material how ever it does not come out very easy, sticks both to the part and the mould, its a pain in the ass to clean it. Thank god the mould cleaner from easy composites :D

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +1

      Hi Tan, yes, agreed, sheet wax has always had that problem. It’s not so bad when you’re working all in epoxy (no solvents to soften the wax) but with polyesters and vinylesters the cleanup job is a pain. Also agreed on the mould cleaner!

  • @truth7416
    @truth7416 4 года назад +2

    Well done as usual! Thanks for making it. I never had any success polishing epoxy gelcoat much. Is this something special? Perhaps hitting the first layer with the hair drier would be useful to pop any air bubbles.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +2

      Epoxy gelcoat is normally just *harder* that a polyester or vinylester gelcoat. This does indeed make them harder to polish but certainly not impossible. The key would be making sure you've done the rubbing back properly with the abrasive paper (no underlying scratches) and then using a suitable polishing compound. The NW1 we use in this video is designed for very hard materials, like epoxy, and so does a much better job that most compounds.

  • @user-iv4dj3vj5h
    @user-iv4dj3vj5h 4 года назад +2

    Glad to see more regular of your spectacular videos and tutorials. Can I use acetone to clean the surface from wax instead of mold cleaner?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +2

      Yes you can but you need to be a little bit more careful with acetone because it can be more aggressive to the mould than mould cleaner. The other thing you'll find is that it's easier with mould cleaner but the mould cleaner solvent is less volatile (so, evaporates less quickly) and so it softens the wax more before it just evaporates away.

  • @chriscase6341
    @chriscase6341 4 года назад

    Awesome Video!

  • @TheALEXMOTO
    @TheALEXMOTO 4 года назад +1

    Очень крутые видео !

  • @Acheiropoietos
    @Acheiropoietos 3 года назад

    I love these mold materials. Can you guys add a wishlist to your store pages? Would be handy.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +1

      Yes, absolutely; we added this feature at the start of the year. It’s called project lists, Easy Composites staff can also see these lists if you need us to help out or make suggestions on what products you might need for a project.

  • @antonmaier2263
    @antonmaier2263 Год назад +1

    You're the best

  • @jeetforever1086
    @jeetforever1086 3 года назад +2

    liked and subscribed only for paul

  • @awood12345
    @awood12345 4 года назад

    Clutch protectors are a requirement for racing now and they are not available for older bikes. I'll be placing an order later on this year to make one thanks to this video.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      That's great, we love to hear of people enjoying our videos but of course we're a business and if it motivates you to get involved and place an order then of course that's what helps us to make more videos :)

  • @saschakorner9317
    @saschakorner9317 4 года назад +59

    I bet even his morning Coffee cup is out of carbon fiber.... XD

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +29

      It's a material we never get bored of, but, no, ceramic mugs for us, we're from the 'The Potteries', the home of ceramics!

    • @lenny108
      @lenny108 4 года назад +2

      if only these resins wouldn't be so expensive for private people.

    • @MuffinMan0521
      @MuffinMan0521 3 года назад +1

      @@lenny108 I think the idea is that you're probably selling your parts and the material costs are negligible in comparison.

    • @urdnal
      @urdnal 3 года назад

      @@easycompositestv How about carbon-ceramic mugs then?

    • @mr.cangieter8758
      @mr.cangieter8758 3 года назад

      @@easycompositestv any videos on increasing resin flexibility? Would love to create some highly flexible fiberglass parts for my car.

  • @startcherif
    @startcherif 4 года назад

    Very nice video

  • @philipbond9896
    @philipbond9896 3 года назад

    the hunble bee saves the day once more

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад

      Well, sort of. I think these wax sheets are synthetic wax. But still, bees do rule!

  • @marcuslimbaugh4592
    @marcuslimbaugh4592 3 года назад +1

    Love the vid

  • @Erosennincss
    @Erosennincss 4 года назад +1

    Nice! I guess the wax sheets technique could be use to make some nice carbon fiber mudguards for a bicycle by applying it over the tire

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Yes, you could certainly do that. You'd probably need quite thick sheet wax to allow enough clearance but it can be layered if needs be.

  • @stewartcpitt
    @stewartcpitt 3 года назад +2

    I have been a good cutter for over 30 years.
    Not only do we give out kits and materials pattern makers often asked for wax.
    As a young man when they came to the hatch and asked for sheet wax
    I would always reply no sir we only have the good stuff

  • @CrazyCowboyBuilds
    @CrazyCowboyBuilds 3 года назад +1

    So if I need to make a quick mold and don't want to have to spend the time laying up layers of glass under the gelcoat (which can also get bubbles) I can use a putty of filler and strands with resin that I mix some hardener in? That's GENIOUS!

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +1

      It is a specially formulated epoxy putty but yes it does save a lot of time for smaller moulds.

  • @benjaminrhodes9611
    @benjaminrhodes9611 4 года назад

    Awesome!

  • @inferior650riderhd6
    @inferior650riderhd6 3 года назад +1

    Great vid as always. I wanted to ask what release agent i should use if i am not using sheet wax/making an offset mould. I can see on your website the Blue PVA release agent, mould release wax and easy lease release agent. Which would be best for use on a plastic part on which i would prefer to leave the original surface unharmed?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +2

      For a simple moulding process like that then Mould Release Wax would be the best option.

  • @jeffzahnd
    @jeffzahnd 4 года назад +1

    I have no real use for this...but watched the whole video and enjoyed it 👍

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      Haha, well, that's just fine Jeff. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @anthonywall5227
    @anthonywall5227 4 года назад

    Thank you

  • @Neilonabraham123
    @Neilonabraham123 4 года назад +1

    To think I was about to give up on trying to make molds cause the difficulty in getting good flange this video pops up. Great job guys btw can I use any sheet wax

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      Hi Neilon, thanks, I'm glad this helps. As for what sheet wax you can use, I'm not sure what other kinds there might be or what their properties are. The sheet wax we supply is specifically for composites, it's precisely calibrated for thickness (important for offset moulds, less important as a temporary flange barrier) and it's self-adhesive. If you can get these properties then it's probably the same material and of course, depending on where you're based you could always buy it from us to be sure!

    • @Neilonabraham123
      @Neilonabraham123 4 года назад

      I live in the US

  • @junkman6456
    @junkman6456 4 года назад

    That is amazing! Quite a simple method to create
    custom interior parts or wheel house moldings.
    Do you offer classes and support to find a cheap
    (from 10£+/night) acommodation?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Under normal circumstances we do offer training courses but as you might guess these are on hold at the moment, under the current COVID-19 measures. When they do restart I'm afraid there are not any options for accommodation locally at that price, it would be more like the standard £50-60/night for a Holiday Inn or Premiere Inn etc.

  • @andy-in-indy
    @andy-in-indy 4 года назад

    Will the epoxy and gel coat shrink or deform if you used a low temp oven (e.g. 75 C) to soften the wax? For a complex shape I can see the wax becoming difficult to remove.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +2

      For our EG60 and EMP60, the 'Tg', i.e. the maximum temperature the gel and reinforcement can go to without any problems is 60°C. At 60°C the wax would not really have changed a great deal in terms of removal. It's probably more helpful to use more heat from the heat gun, aimed directly at the way, to aid with removal. Generally speaking, if you're using sheet wax with epoxy resin, like we are in this tutorial, then you're unlikely to have any trouble removing it. When using sheet wax with polyester or vinylester resin then it can be more of a problem and that's where sheet wax sealers can help.

  • @marccretten
    @marccretten 4 года назад

    LOve the colour of the gel coat

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      You know, that gelcoat goes back to when we started business as 'Carbon Mods' and the lime green was our company colour. We've stuck with the same formula (and colour!) for that product since then.

    • @remkojerphanion4686
      @remkojerphanion4686 4 года назад

      I love that colour too! Word has it that Kermit is jealous.....

  • @mattygerbil123abc
    @mattygerbil123abc 4 года назад +3

    Would it be possible to use this method to create a 2-part mould? For example, using the wax to get the form of a turbo compressor housing, creating the mould the same way as in the video, but once the epoxy putty has cured, leaving the wax in place and applying a gelcoat layer and further putty. Once cured removing both halfs and using bolts to apply presure on the flanges to the carbon inside?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +2

      Yes you could use it to create the "void" for the carbon fibre to sit in with a compression moulding 2 piece tool. You would have to ensure your lay up is the right thickness for it to work neatly. Also don't forget your dimensions will be displaced by the thickness of the wax.

    • @mattygerbil123abc
      @mattygerbil123abc 4 года назад

      @@easycompositestv brilliant, would the mould hold up to oven temps for using pre-preg?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      @@mattygerbil123abc Not using the EG60 and EMP60 that we used in this video but we do have high temperature versions of these products; EG160 and EMP160, which would be suitable.

  • @oeildejavi274
    @oeildejavi274 Год назад

    Thank you very much for the video. I have a question, in case of making clutch housings or any other part that is exposed to higher ambient temperatures, I understand that high temperature resin EL160 is necessary, is this the case or does it work with EL2?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  Год назад

      El2 with an oven post cure can go up to around 80C so it depends on the temperature resistance you need.

  • @key2010
    @key2010 3 года назад

    oh king George III's god, this channel always makes dope content

  • @JonalistTwitMe
    @JonalistTwitMe 3 года назад +1

    How to repair hole in a blue, gray, or green tarp sheet that has eyelets spaced apart on its edges? Splice another to one that could use a repair to make larger.

  • @baltsosser
    @baltsosser 4 года назад

    I want to make lower fairings for a V Star 1300. We'll need to talk in the future probably using this product.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      Great stuff, please get in touch; we'd love to work with you on your project.

  • @khaledzaitoun7321
    @khaledzaitoun7321 4 года назад

    Nice. thanks

  • @INTcraft
    @INTcraft 4 года назад +7

    Why when I watch your videos it's all looks so simple and when I start making something myself I always have whole bunch of different problems!?)) Thanks for your videos guys, they really help a lot) Your videos are big part of my humble successes (you can find them on my channel, but they are mostly in Russian)

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +6

      To be totally honest, it might well be the materials you're using. In composites, there are so many possibilities for incompatibility between materials that you can often find something not releasing, or not curing, or no spreading, or infusing as you expect. One of the reasons for our success is because we carry a limited range of materials and know exactly how they all behave with each other. The processes we demonstrate will work exactly as they should if you're using these exact materials, as soon as you start using alternative materials then you pretty much have to start over again with testing for compatibility and suitability. So, you shouldn't feel bad if you experience some problems, we all have to go through that process.

    • @theravedaddy
      @theravedaddy 4 года назад

      @@easycompositestv nah its that you make it look so easy! Ive tried many times to produce parts that end up needing 50 hours work to end up with a part that no one wants to pay a fair price for!

    • @rickden8362
      @rickden8362 Год назад +1

      @@theravedaddy When I watch some of these videos I come away with the opposite impression. There was definitely a lot of work for such a simple part. Not something I'd want to do as a one-off unless I had a lot of spare time to kill.

    • @theravedaddy
      @theravedaddy Год назад

      @@rickden8362 i started out all enthiuastic in the beginning, located a market for certain parts, started making them and getting through the teething problems and then chynaaa comes along and floods the market making my efforts not worth the cloth i used. I gave up.

    • @rickden8362
      @rickden8362 Год назад +1

      @@theravedaddy I hear ya. I always assume these videos are at least twice as hard as they look and will take probably three times as long the first time.

  • @Fwjchim
    @Fwjchim 4 года назад

    alright time to tackle on making a front bumper.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Check out our carbon fibre bonnet video, that would be the same process as the bumper.

  • @DennisTang
    @DennisTang 4 года назад +1

    OMG where has this been?

  • @Scipier
    @Scipier 4 года назад +2

    Would love to hear your thoughts on how to deal with inserts in a composite part! I'm making a kevlar/carbon longboard currently and I'm trying to figure out the best way to bolt the trucks to the board. These videos are gold and I really hope you keep making them! :)

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +2

      Thanks Scipier we certainly plan to. There are lots of different ways that inserts can be included or combined with composites. One simple but effective method, for something like a longboard, would be to include a metal plate inside the laminate. Especially if you have a thick laminate with a core, you can cut the core out where you want the hard points and swap it for a metal plate. This plate could be drilled and tapped in advance or afterwards. The reinforcement can rub over the metal plate top and bottom, encapsulating it into the 'sandwich' This is simple but effective. We are planning a video on this and other fittings/inserts in the future.

  • @Pushyhog
    @Pushyhog 4 года назад

    iam putting mavcoat release and then airbrush on some pva on sheet wax. Then poly gel-coat. My parts are in primer out of the mold, same process, mav/pva/primer/gelcoat.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      Sounds like an interesting approach but I guess you're only wanting to make a single component using the wax mould though, which is unusual.

    • @Pushyhog
      @Pushyhog 3 года назад

      @@easycompositestv no, l use sheet wax to represent the thickness of the velomobile carbon body like you did, Then start making a plug dwn in there in the floor, then pull 2 part mold/tool from the plug. But l have mavcoat release in usa. im old school l put couple layers over tooling gel then putty, im new to putty. l use your fillet'ing wax.

  • @moneyfueled1056
    @moneyfueled1056 2 года назад

    What resin should we use to make exhaust shields? I can’t find nothing about high temps resin and I am not sure. That yours will be good in this case as your service temp only goes max to 160 Celsius

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  2 года назад

      It depends on how hot the exhaust gets but generally you are looking at a specialist resin. None of our resins go over the 160C mark.

  • @locoslococo
    @locoslococo 4 года назад

    Brilliant thought provoking video Thank you! I am not sure how to view the following video ?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      We’re just finishing it off now. Should be ready in a few days. Make sure you’re subscribed and get notifications.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      We’re just finishing it off now. Should be ready in a few days. Make sure you’re subscribed and get notifications.

  • @genesis-303
    @genesis-303 3 года назад

    How the sheet wax behave with polyurethane expanding liquid foam?
    Does it release easily and how the foam surface will look like?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +1

      PU foam will release from the sheet wax. The finish should be pretty good, similar to the finish on the sheetwax itself.

  • @millerchassis6119
    @millerchassis6119 4 года назад

    Cool method I haven’t seen that sheet wax or the putty.
    Does polyester gel coat melt the wax?
    what’s the advantage of epoxy gel coat over polyester?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Hi, yes, polyester can be a bit more problematic with sheet wax. It's not unusable but we do normally find that polyester softens the wax and the mould usually ends up with wax pretty well stuck to it. It can be scraped off (it's wax at the end of the day) but it is more work. There are sealers available for sheet wax to make them more resistant to polyester. The main advantage to epoxy over polyester for a mould is that an epoxy mould can be used for direct contact with epoxy resin, such as when we make the carbon/epoxy part in the following video. Epoxy has a real habit of sticking into polyester moulds, no matter what release agent you use!

  • @LesAventuresDeTigRRe
    @LesAventuresDeTigRRe 3 года назад +2

    I'd like to make a guitar case. Can I use the same technique or do you recommand another way for larger pieces? I obviously dont own specialised equipment like a vacuum table or stuff like that.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад

      Hi Tigrre, if you're starting with a guitar case made out of another material and want to make it in carbon fibre then you would take the moulds directly off the original case (because you want the carbon fibre part to be the same size as the original), you wouldn't need to use the sheetwax like we use in this video because otherwise you'd be making a mould (and part) that's slightly bigger than the original. In terms of making the carbon fibre part then yes, the process you could use could be exactly as you see in this video, you could improvise the vacuum or just not bother at all and then tidy up the surface with clear-coat.

    • @LesAventuresDeTigRRe
      @LesAventuresDeTigRRe 3 года назад

      @@easycompositestv Thanks for the answer. I'll try to make one from scratch.

  • @NEXTGENMLBSC
    @NEXTGENMLBSC 3 года назад +2

    Where can i get this in the U.S

  • @craigberube9890
    @craigberube9890 Год назад

    What process would I use if I wanted to make a few copies of the frame protector ? If I ONLY had the frame protector to work from .
    Thanks

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  Год назад

      You would take a mould directly from the frame protector much like our other mould making videos. You won't need the sheet wax.

  • @carguy84
    @carguy84 Год назад

    How good does the surface of the mold come out from the sheet wax? Could you use duratec primer on the wax and sand that down to make a smoother finish? The mold parts look a little wavy in the video.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  Год назад +1

      The soft nature of the wax means you may struggle to overcoat it. The mould surface can usually be easily sanded smooth as long as the gelcoat layer is thick enough.

    • @carguy84
      @carguy84 Год назад

      @@easycompositestv Thank you I will start with that and go from there.

  • @4984Snake
    @4984Snake 4 года назад

    can u do cut to custom length orders as i need to replace my motorcycle fairings and this would be grate to create my own designs

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      We can supply carbon fibre and the other raw materials used in this tutorial in whatever quantities you need, please just just get in touch through our website or speak to our sales team :)

  • @devildad1620
    @devildad1620 4 года назад +1

    That logo is a registered trademark for WE Knives.

    • @sunnys7645
      @sunnys7645 3 года назад

      WeKnife is a chinese company. They most likely didn't receive trademark protection from the UK. Easy Composites has every right to use this logo, especially since its in a completely different market.

  • @50und524
    @50und524 4 года назад

    I'm looking to manufacture around 100 chain guards I'm think of making a carbon fibre mould using a manual lay up over a 3d printed model. Would that work?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      Do you mean carbon fibre mould or carbon fibre moulding (i.e. part)? For ambient temperature use, there's no advantage in using carbon fibre for the mould. You could certainly 3D print the pattern and then use a hand layup process (like we use in this video) to make the mould. You would normally need to finish the 3D print with some kind of coating; our Pattern Coat Primer works well.

  • @JimMiki-it6us
    @JimMiki-it6us 4 месяца назад

    When the sheet wax is applied, wouldn't any finger marks or imperfections be transferred to the gel coat and final mold?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 месяца назад +1

      Careful handling can avoid this, but yes, if you damage the wax, it would be visible on the mould necessitating some sanding and polishing of the mould to fix it.

  • @timwesterman9250
    @timwesterman9250 4 года назад +1

    when you join the two pieces of wax @4:08 how would you do this as to not mar the job you where moulding?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад

      Just take care with the blade. The wax is soft enough to not need much pressure to be cut.

  • @Zebrossable
    @Zebrossable 2 года назад

    your videos are excellent. I adore them. I noticed your vise. is this a product that you are selling?

  • @sloth6765
    @sloth6765 4 года назад

    Do you ship to USA from Britain at competitive prices? I noticed with exchange rates and whatnot, your shop offers competitive prices compared to the sometimes very high prices in US warehouses.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Hi, to be honest it usually depends on what you're ordering. We do offer direct shipping to the US from the UK and yes, with the exchange rates how they are and some lower prices anyway our prices can look very competitive against your local prices for some products. The sting in the tail is usually delivery cost; for non-hazardous products - like dry materials, cores, fabrics, sheet wax even - then the shipping costs are very reasonable and the service is fast (1-3 days). For hazardous materials - like resins, release agents, solvents etc. - then the shipping costs are considerably higher because of the various surcharges when transporting hazmat by air. On the Easy Composites website though you can get an instant, accurate quote for shipping to just about anywhere in the world, including the USA, by simply adding the items to your basket and then entering your address details on the shipping calculator on the basket page. The only additional charges you will pay would be US import duty.

  • @Pushyhog
    @Pushyhog 3 года назад +1

    put mavcoat release agent on over sheet wax, then tooling gel coat.

  • @nicklarson8575
    @nicklarson8575 2 года назад

    Would this be the preferred method for creating automotive interior trim covers that are attached with 3M tape? Only using 1mm wax for a thinner part?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  2 года назад

      Hi Nick, yes, the thickness of wax you use will be determined by the thickness of the component, for example a 1mm sheet wax offset would accommodate a 0.75 mm laminate thickness. This is to ensure that the trim cover fits over the existing component.

    • @nicklarson8575
      @nicklarson8575 2 года назад

      @@easycompositestv Thank you for the reply. And this would be the ideal method for creating such pieces correct? if it were just for one car I would simply skin the stock parts.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  2 года назад

      Yes, if you want to produce more than one then you’d want a mould and that mould would need to be offset slightly to allow for the material thickness. The other way to get the offset is to skin the one part and then take your mould off the skinned part. In some ways, this would be a better and more accurate process than sheet wax.

  • @Carboniotecable
    @Carboniotecable 12 дней назад

    Hi. I've used your wax sheets to create molds for some cover, but at the time of disassembly, the wax remains attached to the surface of the gelcoat and I don't know how to detach it. By heating it I removed most of it, but the surface remains contaminated, how can I remove it? Thank you.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  12 дней назад

      Generally it is scraped off but can be melted off if the mould can handle the temp.

  • @benchapman8432
    @benchapman8432 3 года назад +1

    What if I want to make a mould that is identical to the original part? How can I get around using the sheetwax? Thanks

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад

      You just don't use it. You mould directly from the part itself.

  • @gonzalo9499
    @gonzalo9499 3 года назад +1

    8:50 the forbidden dough!

  • @lashamebagishvili986
    @lashamebagishvili986 4 года назад

    your videos are excellent but i have a question, when you remove sheetwax the mould will become a little bit bigger, so the carbon detail you make in this mould will be bigger right?

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  4 года назад +1

      Hi Lasha, yes, that's exactly the point. In this video we're making a mould for a 'cover' component that will fit over the original part; for this reason we *need* the mould to be bigger than the original component. If you watch the second video in the series you will see us make the part and hopefully then it will be more clear to you.

    • @lashamebagishvili986
      @lashamebagishvili986 3 года назад

      @@easycompositestv i didn't listen you well))

  • @markocimrmancic4308
    @markocimrmancic4308 3 года назад +1

    Is there any chance you can make a tutorial on making a dirtbike clutch cover using this or similar method? Please

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +1

      Hi Marko, it would be exactly the same process, from start to finish. The frame protector is just an example of the process, you can apply this process to any parts you need to make a cover for.

    • @markocimrmancic4308
      @markocimrmancic4308 3 года назад

      @@easycompositestv Thank you