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Why does carbon fiber crack before the fiberglass around it? 🤔

It`s not a defect. It`s physics.

Carbon fiber is five times stiffer than fiberglass, which means if you were to bond the two materials together and cause it to flex, the carbon fiber will absorb five times more stress than the fiberglass. However, carbon fiber is not five times STRONGER than fiberglass, so it reaches its failure point first.

Not because it`s weak, but because it`s so stiff that it can`t share the load the way a matched material would.

That`s just one of the things GBI Composite Materials Engineer Avery Jorgensen breaks down in this deep-dive on carbon fiber: what it actually is, why stiffness mismatch causes so many repeat failures, when you should and shouldn`t use it in a repair, the difference between structural and cosmetic carbon fiber repairs, and a pro tip on wetting it out that most people get backwards.

If you`ve ever worked with carbon fiber (or wondered whether you should) this article is for you!

Check it out on #Epoxyworks. 🔗Link in bio! (epoxyworks.com)

#WESTSYSTEMEpoxy #CarbonFiber #CarbonFiberRepair #Fiberglass #CompositeMaterials #CompositeEngineering

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Why does carbon fiber crack before the fiberglass around it? 🤔 It's not a defect. It's physics. Carbon fiber is five times stiffer than fiberglass, which means if you were to bond the two materials together and cause it to flex, the carbon fiber will absorb five times more stress than the fiberglass. However, carbon fiber is not five times STRONGER than fiberglass, so it reaches its failure point first. Not because it's weak, but because it's so stiff that it can't share the load the way a matched material would. That's just one of the things GBI Composite Materials Engineer Avery Jorgensen breaks down in this deep-dive on carbon fiber: what it actually is, why stiffness mismatch causes so many repeat failures, when you should and shouldn't use it in a repair, the difference between structural and cosmetic carbon fiber repairs, and a pro tip on wetting it out that most people get backwards. If you've ever worked with carbon fiber (or wondered whether you should) this article is for you! Check it out on #Epoxyworks. 🔗Link in bio! (epoxyworks.com) #WESTSYSTEMEpoxy #CarbonFiber #CarbonFiberRepair #Fiberglass #CompositeMaterials #CompositeEngineering

🌳🪵 Making fillets on some wood joints? 405 Filleting Blend is your go-to.

Its warm brown tone comes from finely ground nut shells, making it perfect for:
✔️ Wooden boat building
✔️ Strip-planked canoes
✔️ Wood Kayaks
✔️ Woodworking fillets

Blend in a little sanding dust for an even closer color match.

👉 Full filler overview video is up on YouTube! Search "WEST SYSTEM® Filler Selection Overview: Why are there so many? How do I choose?" or tap the link in our bio. 🔗

#WESTSYSTEMEpoxy #Filleting #EpoxyFillets #Fillet #EpoxyFiller

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🌳🪵 Making fillets on some wood joints? 405 Filleting Blend is your go-to. Its warm brown tone comes from finely ground nut shells, making it perfect for: ✔️ Wooden boat building ✔️ Strip-planked canoes ✔️ Wood Kayaks ✔️ Woodworking fillets Blend in a little sanding dust for an even closer color match. 👉 Full filler overview video is up on YouTube! Search "WEST SYSTEM® Filler Selection Overview: Why are there so many? How do I choose?" or tap the link in our bio. 🔗 #WESTSYSTEMEpoxy #Filleting #EpoxyFillets #Fillet #EpoxyFiller

We`ll be exhibiting at the 34th annual WoodenBoat Show this weekend! If you`re attending, stop and say hi (and pick up some swag)! 😁🙌

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We'll be exhibiting at the 34th annual WoodenBoat Show this weekend! If you're attending, stop and say hi (and pick up some swag)! 😁🙌 Show details linked in bio 🔗 #WoodenBoatShow #MysticSeaportMuseum #WESTSYSTEMEpoxy

Decorative trim is beautiful right up until it starts rotting. 😅

The problem with scrollwork and detailed profiles is that all those curves and crevices are perfect at collecting water. Over time, that moisture adds up and rot sets in. But here`s the thing: the detail work doesn`t have to go.

In the full-length video on YouTube, we show how to restore this rotted decorative trim profile back to its original shape using WEST SYSTEM Wood Rot Repair Epoxy. With some basic prep and a fill coat mixed with 407 Low-Density Filler, you can sculpt the damaged area back to match the surrounding detail.

No replacement piece. No custom millwork order. Just a solid repair done in place.

Full tutorial linked in bio. 🔗

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#scrollworkrepair #decorativetrim

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Decorative trim is beautiful right up until it starts rotting. 😅 The problem with scrollwork and detailed profiles is that all those curves and crevices are perfect at collecting water. Over time, that moisture adds up and rot sets in. But here's the thing: the detail work doesn't have to go. In the full-length video on YouTube, we show how to restore this rotted decorative trim profile back to its original shape using WEST SYSTEM Wood Rot Repair Epoxy. With some basic prep and a fill coat mixed with 407 Low-Density Filler, you can sculpt the damaged area back to match the surrounding detail. No replacement piece. No custom millwork order. Just a solid repair done in place. Full tutorial linked in bio. 🔗 #WESTSYSTEMEpoxy #WoodRotRepair #Woodworking #scrollworkrepair #decorativetrim