Source for cf shaft blanks

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GBCues said:
I guess all the forum rules are null and void now Sheesh!
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I don't think carbon fiber tubes are as finite a resource as desirable lumber. If memory serves, wood sources are what triggered that "rule," to begin with.
 
Sorry, not looking to shake the boat. I thought like j2pac that there was nothing rare about CF tube blanks and it was good to have reputable sources posted so people don't get scammed by random online shops.
 
Some us stock here and there but I believe there all coming from china, pick a bigger company if your planning to buy a lot. Cost Xtra but I sent them all the specs and taper length I wanted and they built them to it.

THe blanks Prathers sells is also nice
 
Several vendors, but they all probably originate from only a few factories in China.
Having said that, the technology itself isn't as advanced as you might think and I'm sure there are companies in other parts of the world that can build CF tubes. The biggest cost is having the mandrel made, but if you want to stand out from the crowd, you can certainly have your own taper made with the wall thickness you prefer.
In my experience the key factor is the QC in the factory, so the tubes you get sent are as straight as humanly possible, so finding someone who will do that for you and be cool if you reject a blank is important.
 
Speaking of blanks, Chris H mentions his are finished. I'm curious that that finish is. Some people say it means the sanding and polishing. In Chris's case I got the impression there was some type of finish on the cf. Anybody know?
 
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