Fibreglass rollers [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

imdying

14th January 2008, 11:19

Anyone know where to buy these in Christchurch? The ones I have from Nuplex are ok, except for the small ones which are essentially trash.

325rocket

14th January 2008, 16:27

i get all my stuff through nuplex. if you find a better supplier can you let me know?

imdying

14th January 2008, 16:47

Yeah me to, they're friendly and very free and easy with advice :yes:

The handle on the small roller is fine, but the threaded turning portion is all drilled off centre, might just make a new roller on the lathe and be done with it :)

If anyone in Christchurch is considering having a go at fibreglass stuff, might be some good money saved if we go in together, e.g.
1L VER $67 - $67 per litre
4L VER $105 - $26.25 per litre
20L VER $205 - $10.25 per litre

When the heck would I use 20L on my bikes??! :D Big difference in $ per litres though!!!

onearmedbandit

14th January 2008, 17:49

Here ya go, buy 20L, use your amount. Sell the rest at $55 a litre.

arj127

14th January 2008, 18:48

Ashmar in Auckland have some damn nice rollers. Also PJ Hobbs can supply good quality rollers.

imdying

14th January 2008, 20:03

Thanks mate :yes:

feral1

14th January 2008, 23:13

A bit of topic i know, but does anyone know of some one that can vacuum mould Carbon?? Perhaps a contact in the aeronatical industry. i think they have a vacuum machine in Belnhiem for aero parts (eagle air perhaps..??..).
Anyways, anyone know someone in the businees, i'd be keen to chat and ask one or two questions.

Cheers
Eric

imdying

15th January 2008, 06:46

Yes, I can do that for you, the vacuum pump isn't the cheapest, but the bagging materials themselves are typically 3-5 dollars a metre. You'll also need some sealing tape (cheap enough) and a breech unit (although you can do without so I hear, but I'm all about buying tools to make my life easier). I've even vac bagged fibreglass moulds (cheapest way to experiment).

You're more than welcome to talk about it in this thread, but you might be better off starting another thread with vacuum bagging as the title, as it'll be easier for members to find in later days. Alternatively, next time you're in Christchurch, drop in for a beer and I'll show you my setup.