In addition to all of the really cool industrial customers with whom we work (Boeing, Blimpworks, NASA, and so many more), we supply composite carbon and fiberglass rods and tubes to a variety of small businesses and manufactures making some really interesting stuff. Did you know that you can use Goodwinds carbon and fiberglass as framework for your backpacking hammock? Check out hammockforums.net for more inspiration. There are lots of ways to use composites in RC cars, helicopters, and airplanes (especially foamies!). You can find some really neat RC projects at rcgroups.com and rcuniverse.com. Some of our customers are also active with LARP, archery, spear fishing, hiking (using composites for hiking sticks), puppet making, and other great hobbies. How do you use carbon and fiberglass?
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Hammocks and Other Interesting Ways to Use Composite Rods and Tubes
Thursday, June 9th, 2011Carbon Prices on the Rise
Monday, May 9th, 2011One of the great advantages to buying carbon rods and tubes from Goodwinds is the absence of minimum orders. We have fantastic prices for low quantities, and quantity discounts when you order more. The reason we are able to do this is that we purchase large quantities of rods and tubes at long lengths and then cut them to spec for our customers. Recently, our carbon manufacturer has raised the prices of carbon rods and tubes – twice within the past 6 months! The reason for this is a global increase in the price of carbon fibers.
It is possible to still purchase inexpensive Chinese carbon rods and tubes. Chinese carbon is made with fewer carbon fibers and more vinylester or epoxy (the glue that binds the carbon fibers together) than American carbon, and is less strong as a consequence.
Because Goodwinds supplies many industrial companies with carbon, we have chosen to continue to supply high-quality, American-made carbon rods and tubes to our customers. We understand that quality is important to our customers, whether you are a hobbyist or one of our industrial partners or an engineer. You will see prices rise at Goodwinds, but hopefully not very much as we work with these new price fluctuations. And we will always offer quantity and wholesale discounts. Please contact us with any questions.
