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Re: HDPE Question for Tom *Pic*
By:Tom Yost
Date: 3/4/2003, 3:10 pm
In Response To: Re: HDPE Question for Tom (Chip Sandresky)

: One question: where can I
: find out more about working with HDPE... cutting, bonding, etc. Does it
: melt when you try to cut it? What else could you say about HDPE
: properties/workability?

Chip,

Thanks. HDPE is acually easier to cut and drill than plywood. It doesn't melt,
and can be used with woodcutting jig-saw blades and standard wood drill bits.
It's a bit heavier than plywood, and cannot be glued, at least I haven't been
able to.

Unless you are building a "snap" together aluminum tube folder, it has no
structural advantage over wood.

I'll send a series of HDPE cutting and drilling pics to your email address.
A 4' X 8' X 1/2" sheet costs anywhere from $125.00 to $150.00US. That is
enough to make 2 single kayaks including coamings.

Tom

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