In his popular Fabrication Handbook series, Professor John Wanberg covered the theory behind building with composite materials. In Composite Materials: Step-By-Step Projects, he cuts straight to the practical application. Instead of dense theory, this hands-on workshop guide relies on high-resolution, step-by-step photos to lead fabricators through real-world composite builds.

Readers are guided through complete project workflows-from designing initial sketches and making custom molds to cutting fabric, vacuum bagging, resin curing, and final part finishing.

Featured Projects & Shop Techniques Include:Fabricating lightweight custom components, including a bicycle seat and a race car nose-piece
Working with simple open molds as well as advanced vacuum bag and pressure-enclosure setups
Essential shop fabrication workflows designed specifically for small-shop and garage builders

Each chapter opens with a concise overview outlining project goals, followed by clear, sequential photography covering every step from concept to finished part. Whether you want to master fiberglass or carbon fiber fabrication, this book gives you nine complete reasons to build your own ultra-strong, ultra-light components.