Fibreglass rollers

[imdying]

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]

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

[imdying]

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

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??! Big difference in $ per litres though!!!

[onearmedbandit]

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

[arj127]

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

[imdying]

Thanks mate

[feral1]

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]

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.