carbon fiber and/or aluminum shops?

[maxxdude1234]

1/16" aluminium would be a bit thin for my likeing, 1/8" would probably be better. As far as CF or garolite goes, I really don't know much about they're physical properties. All I can say is CF can be quite brittle, and where aluminium would bend it would tend so snap. Try searching google for the physical or mechanical properites of aluminium, CF and garolite.