Source of sample quantities of PVC, PP, and ABS at HF
Posted by mikew67
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Source of sample quantities of PVC, PP, and ABS at HF April 02, 2010 02:55AM |
Folks,
If you want to experiment with a couple different thermoplastics, you can get a set of 50 pieces, roughly 1/3 each of PVC, PP and ABS, "roughly" (slightly out of round) 3 mm (1/8") dia. and 1 ft. long. They're sold as plastic welding rods by Harbor Freight:
[www.harborfreight.com]
Item 41602, $5.99 or less on sale. HF also sells "plastic welders" of varying complexity (electrical heater, externally-supplied compressed air or internal fan) which might be of some use.
HTH,
Mike
PS: While I was standing in the local HF store, looking at one of the plastic welders, a fellow remarked how surprisingly well a "similar" unit worked for him at his job. In his case, "similar" meant a unit costing $400. Wonder how well the HF copy works
If you want to experiment with a couple different thermoplastics, you can get a set of 50 pieces, roughly 1/3 each of PVC, PP and ABS, "roughly" (slightly out of round) 3 mm (1/8") dia. and 1 ft. long. They're sold as plastic welding rods by Harbor Freight:
[www.harborfreight.com]
Item 41602, $5.99 or less on sale. HF also sells "plastic welders" of varying complexity (electrical heater, externally-supplied compressed air or internal fan) which might be of some use.
HTH,
Mike
PS: While I was standing in the local HF store, looking at one of the plastic welders, a fellow remarked how surprisingly well a "similar" unit worked for him at his job. In his case, "similar" meant a unit costing $400. Wonder how well the HF copy works
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