Carbon
wrapped lugs
(c) m.s.gerritsen 2000
instructions on how to construct or
repair a frame without welding
note: use gloves etc, epoxy
is nasty stuff
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prep surface of tubes: clean, sand, degrease
etc
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position tubes in jig, connect with rivets
or glue in place prior to wrapping
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cover a board with plastic sheeting
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lay carbon or E-glass tape on the board and
saturate with epoxy (use brush and or squeegee)
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wrap tape around joint
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wrap joint with heat shrink plastic
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let joint cure, heat helps
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sand, fill and paint to taste
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