Paul...good info. I thought all fibers were the same.Paul Arden wrote:I think there is a big difference in quality too, Lou. I know for example than in an HT there are four different types of carbon cloth. Three different ones are used in the blank and a fourth for reinforcement at the ferrules. Rod builders are very particular with where they buy their carbon - Japan produces very high quality.
Many years ago when I was first interested in producing the HT one of the companies I visited was David Norwich. I had a very interesting day with David showing me how rods were manufactured. His carbon cloth came from Japan and was kept in the freezer. I assume this is the same for all companies. In Spain when summer temps are too high they stop production.
Cheers, Paul
Vince, I plan on reading the article you provided.
So we have different carbon fibers as well as resin.
Thanks
Lou