Carbon fiber durability

[Mark Schecter]

Hi, Don.

Thanks for your reply. I guess nobody's having much problem with 
vulnerability, judging from the avalanche of horror stories (!).

Do you notice any problems with access to pins that sit close to the 
plate webbing, due to the bulk of the head? How often do you have to 
change tips to reach a pin? Thanks!

-Mark Schecter

Don Mannino wrote:
> Mark,
> 
> You would need to strike the shaft very forcefully against something 
> rather sharp-edged to create a nick that would affect the strength.  
> Small surface dings in the resin won't harm it - you would need to 
> create a pretty good crushed area to compromise the strength.
> 
> I am not at all careful in handling my Faulk lever.  I keep it in a sack 
> to protect the wood of the handle, but that's all.
> 
> Don Mannino