CF handle color?

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iabass8
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CF handle color?

Post by iabass8 » Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:26 pm

Anybody know if it's possible (or available) to have a dark blue CF handle?

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Re: CF handle color?

Post by angry john » Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:03 pm

It's possible to make one of any color you want. Get a piece and cut a handle
It will not be swept. Seen a few guys make 1/12 scale rc parts with cf blank material and a router.
They said it took some practice and sharp high quality bits.
http://dragonplate.com/mobile/categories.asp?cID=228
This website has all kinds of material and just the first one I pulled up.
I would be looking for a solid plate about 1/8th.

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Re: CF handle color?

Post by jmd_143 » Thu Jan 11, 2018 2:31 am

Not that this helps, but I have yet to see one ever. Not saying it couldn’t be done...

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Re: CF handle color?

Post by hoohoorjoo » Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:36 am

jmd_143 wrote:Not that this helps, but I have yet to see one ever. Not saying it couldn’t be done...
I have actually seen silver and gold ones before on those cheap Chinese reels on Aliexpress, so colors are possible. That being said, it would likely be cost-prohibitive to get a one-off custom color handle made.
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Re: CF handle color?

Post by iabass8 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:18 am

yeah I kinda figured it was a no go. I was looking for a dark blue one just to match some blue stuff.

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