Mark Allanson
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| posted on 22/4/08 at 08:30 PM |
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Originally posted by iank
Bamboo is stronger (for some values of stronger) than carbon or steel.
What gas do you use to weld that then?
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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StuartBJ
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| posted on 22/4/08 at 08:53 PM |
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The last thing I would do it TELL someone not to do it; as we all learn by doing and making mistakes ..................and end up making 3 chassis
until we get it right (me included)
Don`t get me wrong, when processed correctly CF and other composites have advantages over other materials such as aluminium and steel.....thats why
they are used, but going down this route as a novice WILL cause nothing but empty pockets. I really do like the plain CF look and a bodyskin would
look fantastic, but if its nothing more than bodywork, what the point? It`s not providing rigidity, yes it would if it was a monocoque (Mc f1,
veyron)....(from an engineering point of view, not an artistic).
I`ve had similar arguments with many of the "max power" generation (i`m not calling anyone a chav or max powery type guy, im just
recounting past experience) and this applies to some guys that should know better and in the end it all boils down to aesthetics or a "look what
i`ve got factor" (95% of the time). The other 5% are guys who have a good idea and want to utilise a composite for its properties, but not
always knowing how to take advantage of them.
Anything is possible, there are things which i don`t know and can`t do, that why i`m on here so I can ask other that do know!
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StuartBJ
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| posted on 22/4/08 at 08:56 PM |
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a bamboo locost...... now that would be fun
would it float????
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iank
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| posted on 22/4/08 at 09:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
quote:
Originally posted by iank
Bamboo is stronger (for some values of stronger) than carbon or steel.
What gas do you use to weld that then?
Not gas, but hemp cord I believe 
I did say stronger not more practical for chassis construction 
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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iank
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| posted on 22/4/08 at 09:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by StuartBJ
a bamboo locost...... now that would be fun
would it float????
Not with a pinto engine
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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afj
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 05:11 PM |
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just use good old wood
 
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Ivan
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| posted on 28/4/08 at 08:03 PM |
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^^^^ I love an original thinker
Seriously though - Properly designed laminated wood is one of the lightest and best (and relatively cheap and easy to build) engineering materials
around.
[Edited on 28/4/08 by Ivan]
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StuartBJ
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| posted on 30/4/08 at 09:54 PM |
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How about a LEGO locost???......how much fun would that be to make 
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