2eighTZ4me Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I have a carbon fiber hood that I need to put vents into due to underhood heat trappage. Plan on doing a wire mesh vent. What is the best/cleanest way to cut holes in this hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfg Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Cutting wheels will probably work on either a dremmel or grinder. You could also drill a hole in the center of the hole and use some sort of fine tooth saw to prevent it from chipping so much. Wear gloves and a mask. That stuff gets itchy and you don't want sharp carbon shards in your lungs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I vote for a fiber wheel on a dremel. Put masking tape down first-that reduces chipping too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 a diamond cutting blade or wheel is the best for cutting carbon. Source: I'm a composites tech. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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