Quote Originally Posted by D.C. View Post
Is the extra mass adding momentum that helps the cutting process, or is it just eliminating vibration?
Bit of both really.!

I've had little contact with CF other than light weight motorcycle components and to be honest other than there light weight I've not been impressed.? The lower grade and quality components like covers, guards and shields etc were brittle and didn't stand friction wear very well.
The high end components like Wheel hubs, suspension parts etc were very expensive and the reason for this is down to the high manufacturing costs thru the need to use vacuum autoclave systems and high grade CF. . . . This really the reason why F1 anything that use's CF costs the earth.

So to me here lies the problem with DIY and CF.!! We don't have the budget for high grade CF and no access to equipment needed to use it correctly and get the best strength and longevity from it.

The honey comb principle I agree with and yes these transfer to CNC no problem and have been for years. IF CF gave any major performance along with even a small cost saving benefit the big boys would be all using it by now and I'm pretty sure there will be a few CF Gantry's, components or full machines stuffed in some corner of some company's R&D department.??

When it comes to Diy then light weight doesn't win over Mass and isn't easier of cheaper to acieve IME.!!

There's always got to be first that takes a gamble so with That said you go for it and we'll all watch learn.!!. . . I for one will be the first to congratulate you if it works and performs has expected. ( I'll do the Nah nah told you so has well. . . Lol)

Wish Good luck if you do.