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At the risk of disagreeing with fellow blade makers, some with greater experience than me, I think this could possibly work. I'm not sure it would be a blade I'd like but that's irrelevant. That looks like yellow aramid cloth to me rather than glass fibre carbon, it also looks pretty thick and heavy. Although I'd be concerned over what looks like a very thin ayous core, the thick aramid may compensate to some extent. If it is aramid, and it's 200gpsm or more then it will need plenty of laminating epoxy therefore helping the rigidity and strength. I wouldn't be too worried about the 90 degree veneer sheet as the aramid weave will help spread the vibrations and will support it's strength - i don't always lay the medial at 90 degrees for carbon blades, i find it essential for all wood though. I'd be interested to know the thickness of the layers too.
Having said all that, I'd be very nervous making this blade. Only time will tell. I am sure when the first person who suggested using carbon received several raised eyebrows and questions. It will be fascinating to hear the feedback on how it plays. I love the fact you have the courage to follow what you believe will work. Good luck!
YES!!!! I got one possible agree. Lol
There is a thin line between courage and crazy. Lol The blade is under 6mm with a relatively thin core but slightly thicker medial layer. The medial layer of balsa was added to in order to take more advantage of balsa properties (light weight, soft, yet lively). But not so much balsa that it performs like a 7-9mm balsa blade.
This was my idea. I wanted the woody feel reinforced with carbon deeper in the blade. The blade had to be light weight as I don't really enjoy heavier blades. So 85-87 grams is the highest I want my blade to weigh. The limba out ply is what I'm accustomed to. Koto is a bit to rigid and direct. But limba I believe is more versatile (jmo). Plus I needed something on the outer layer to absorb a bit of that spring from the balsa.
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