09-09-2015, 02:22 PM
I have recently discovered a material called "Polymorph" which may be of interest for making plastic parts, especially brackets and stuff.
It comes as white granules which when placed in really hot water turns clear and becomes a sort of putty consistency. Once cooled it turns white and goes rock hard again and is pretty much the same consistency as nylon. It can also be drilled, sawn and sanded (slowly, to avoid melting). It can be re-moulded as many times as you like,
Obviously, it can't be used anywhere that gets hot but is useful for making replacement plastic parts, especially where it can't be seen.
Google 'Polymorph' for details. It's not expensive and can be found on eBay, amazon etc.
It comes as white granules which when placed in really hot water turns clear and becomes a sort of putty consistency. Once cooled it turns white and goes rock hard again and is pretty much the same consistency as nylon. It can also be drilled, sawn and sanded (slowly, to avoid melting). It can be re-moulded as many times as you like,
Obviously, it can't be used anywhere that gets hot but is useful for making replacement plastic parts, especially where it can't be seen.
Google 'Polymorph' for details. It's not expensive and can be found on eBay, amazon etc.