Drilling into galvanized metal is no different than drilling a hole in standard carbon metal, with the exception that the protective zinc coating does not protect the drilled hole. This can cause corrosion (rust) to form in and around the … Continue reading →

Carbon fiber is very different from regular car parts when it is painted. The fact that carbon fibre is woven together makes it extremely fast at absorbing paint. How do you prepare carbon fiber for painting? For pre-painted parts: It’s … Continue reading →

Petroleum coke (petcoke) is the gray-to-black solid carbonaceous residue left by the destructive distillation of petroleum residua. Carbon has two natural crystalline allotropic forms: graphite and diamond. Each has its own distinct crystal structure and properties. What is a coke … Continue reading →

Polymer and plastic composites are plastics which are strengthened with fibers, fillers, particulates, powders and other matrix reinforcements to provide improved strength and/or stiffness. What kind of material is composite? A composite material is a combination of two materials with … Continue reading →

Carbon nanotubes and graphene are two of the most recently discovered forms of carbon. The main difference is, the Graphene is a single thin layer 2D film, while the carbon nanotubes in a thin film rolled like a 3D tube … Continue reading →

Medium carbon fiber sheet. This sheet is flexible, but usually used in flat form. It can be bent around a 10 to 12 inch diameter pipe and works well as a semi-rigid veneer, or a light structural material. Is carbon … Continue reading →

With carbon handlebars especially, it’s very important not to over tighten the stem clamping bolts that hold the bars in place. Over tightening carbon handlebars can cause them to crack or possibly break. With the Deity Skywire Carbon handlebars for … Continue reading →

Make your rods distinct so that your custom rod is truly your custom rod. This may be in the way you lay out the rod or do some blank trimming to dial in the action. It may be a unique … Continue reading →

To register, visit GoOutdoorsFlorida.com and add the Recreational Blue Crab Trap Registration or the Recreational Stone Crab Trap Registration to your account. Upon completion, each person will receive unique trap registration numbers that must be included on each trap along … Continue reading →

So generally a hot rod is built for racing, while a street rod is made for the street. Both types of vehicles, however, are based on the classic American body styles of the first half of the 20th century. What … Continue reading →

Silk is natural fiber that is strong and very fine. It has some stretch which makes it a better choice for topstitching or tailoring when the fabric needs some shaping and some give. Polyester is suitable for most fabrics because … Continue reading →

Basically, micro guides improve casting by keeping the line tight between guides and away from the blank, reducing the overall amount of rubbing as the line travels down and out of the rod. What are micro guides on a fishing … Continue reading →

Serger thread is finer than regular sewing machine thread, in order to avoid bulky seams. It must be smooth and consistent in diameter since it passes through so many guides in a serger. Serger thread should not leave a lot … Continue reading →

Disadvantages Not a very strong fabric. Absorbent – heavy and takes a long time to dry, also stains easily. Poor elasticity so creases badly. Shrinks badly. Highly flammable and burns quickly. Attacked by mildew if left damp. What is the … Continue reading →

200 Denier = 200 grams per 9000 meters yarn. What does denier mean in thread? Denier is the weight, in grams, of 9,000 meters of thread. It’s a physical actual weight for a length of thread. It says nothing of … Continue reading →