Originally Posted by
hogheadv2
Diameter is a factor over thickness of the tubing. I would not recommend "Rod". The carbon rod I have seen, (extruded) was stiff bit also flexed with compression forces. A carbon arrow tube 1/4 the weight was far more stiff and rigid. I understand this is not control actuator size but my feeling is the same would be true. *** I have considered making and testing custom carbon tubing using a pipe or bar as a mandrel tape wax paper the length needed wrap it and the wrap with the carbon / epoxy (pre-wet) squeeze out wrap the pea-lply and vac. [this may be much easier with a few helping hands. /// Hoping compressed air would release the tube and non-destructive and destructive testing with flex and strength would begin. [ work = money = weight ] Is it worth it,,, or just go without the French fries .... :eek: