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a_arnold

 

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source for graphite reinforcement? 
Anybody know of a source other than Luthier's Merchantile International for graphite neck reinforcement bars? I need to buy in quantity, and that is the only source I can find. I don't know whether LMI is competitive because I can't find any competitors!

I know you guys are probably all purists and wouldn't even consider using them, but I'm trying to help a luthier in Paracho shift from steel to graphite, which at least has the virtue of being as light as wood.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Tony Arnold
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TANúñez

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RE: source for graphite reinforcement? (in reply to a_arnold) 
Hi Tony,

Don't know of any other US. sources for graphite. I've used carbon fiber with good success if your interested.

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Truss_rods/Carbon_fiber/Carbon_Fiber.html

You can also use a strip of ebony or rosewood.

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 18 2007 4:08:31
 
Ramón

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RE: source for graphite reinforcement? (in reply to a_arnold) 
Look in the Yellow Pages or something local under Plastics or Composites. We have 3 or 4 places in San Diego I could probably find if you need....

And I used carbon in mine.. Works quite well, and is a LOT lighter.
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a_arnold

 

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RE: source for graphite reinforcement? (in reply to a_arnold) 
Tom, Ramon,

Thanks SO much for your help. I didn't realize carbon fiber and graphite were different animals! Graphite (the mineral) is pure carbon, just like diamond but in a different atomic configuration, so I (wrongly, apparently) assumed they were the same thing. I guess geologists and luthiers speak different languages.

Yes, please, I would like some info on carbon fiber and its sources. Is it really lighter than the graphite? The Graphite that LMI sells is sandwiched together with epoxy, and I know that epoxy is relatively heavy.
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 18 2007 13:28:01

JBASHORUN

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RE: source for graphite reinforcement? (in reply to a_arnold) 
Yes, if anyone knows the EXACT difference between "graphite epoxy" and "carbon fibre", please share it. I used graphite epoxy in my guitar, and it wasn't that heavy, but I didn't have any carbon fibre to compare it to.

Jb

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 18 2007 13:37:22
 
a_arnold

 

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RE: source for graphite reinforcement? (in reply to a_arnold) 
Rand/Ramon,
Thanks for the reply. I'd LOVE to know about any sources for carbon fiber reinforcement rods in San Diego. Tallahasse has no resources like that. By the way, I think your email button in Foro Flamenco goes to an outdated email address. . . at lease, my attempt to email bounced.
Tony Arnold
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