Bending plexi
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Re: Bending plexi
The melting point of perspex / plexiglass is about 200C, so I would set it at 450C and hold the gun about 6 inches away, applying gradual heat, slowly closing the distance until you get the result you need without burning the material.
The melting point of perspex / plexiglass is about 200C, so I would set it at 450C and hold the gun about 6 inches away, applying gradual heat, slowly closing the distance until you get the result you need without burning the material.
Re: Bending plexi
Okay, I gave it a try. Not as hard as I feared.
But I didn't get quite the finish I hoped for.
Lessons learned:
- Spend more time sawing, and saw carefully. It's brittle, even with the protective film on it.
- Make a mould. Or a template which you can bend the material around.
Now the last item on the list is what will take most time I suppose.
What is a good material to work with? MDF?
Okay, I gave it a try. Not as hard as I feared.
But I didn't get quite the finish I hoped for.
Lessons learned:
- Spend more time sawing, and saw carefully. It's brittle, even with the protective film on it.
- Make a mould. Or a template which you can bend the material around.
Now the last item on the list is what will take most time I suppose.
What is a good material to work with? MDF?
Nathanieltolbert
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Re: Bending plexi
MDF is a nice solid material. However, it will wear out the blades on your saw. I know this very well, having just recently made an 8' by 4' gaming table for Warhammer Miniature Battlegames. I just need to face the table with some sort of nice wood, and it will look somewhat nice.
Nathan
MDF is a nice solid material. However, it will wear out the blades on your saw. I know this very well, having just recently made an 8' by 4' gaming table for Warhammer Miniature Battlegames. I just need to face the table with some sort of nice wood, and it will look somewhat nice.
Nathan
Re: Bending plexi
my friend, I have some 20 guage steel in my shed.... okay I have a lot of it.... WITH brackets and some tin snips... I am sure we can cut a bit off for your project...
you will need to sand it and prime it.... of which I have those bits here also... so bring you plans and I will cut up a strip of steel for you!!
I even have a 90dgree angle form AND a Steel Beater
(not its not just like every OTHER hammer!)
I am just to good to you LOL Juvvie will be jealous
r0jaws said:Bingo!
Just the question/ answer I was looking for too! Thanks Merlin.
my friend, I have some 20 guage steel in my shed.... okay I have a lot of it.... WITH brackets and some tin snips... I am sure we can cut a bit off for your project...
you will need to sand it and prime it.... of which I have those bits here also... so bring you plans and I will cut up a strip of steel for you!!
I even have a 90dgree angle form AND a Steel Beater
(not its not just like every OTHER hammer!)I am just to good to you LOL Juvvie will be jealous
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