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Re: HDPE Question for Tom *LINK*
By:Tom Yost
Date: 3/4/2003, 6:13 pm
In Response To: Re: HDPE Question for Tom (Chip Sandresky)

: Thanks guys. I always associated HDPE with factory made products and it's
: cool to see that it can be used in homebuilt applications. I may find it
: useful for making small moving parts like hatch clasps or rudder parts. I
: really like the snap-together concept and, of course, Tom's extraordinary
: work with it. I'm supposing that it has really good abrasion resistance
: and toughness properties too.

Chip,

You're right, HDPE can easily be cut, shaped, and drilled to make all sorts
of fabrications. The LINK below is an example of some of the things that
can be done with this material. I use 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", and 1" for various
applications. And yes, it's very durable.

Tom

HDPE Sailrig Components

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Yakima Foot Braces
Rick Sylvia -- 3/4/2003, 11:04 am
Re: Strip: Yakima Foot Braces *LINK* *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 3/4/2003, 12:38 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom
Chip Sandresky -- 3/4/2003, 2:13 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom
Greg Morse -- 3/4/2003, 8:13 pm
Re: HDPE Question --Not exactly an answer
Tony -- 3/5/2003, 6:48 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom
Jeff The Tall -- 3/4/2003, 4:22 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 3/4/2003, 3:10 pm
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Re: HDPE Question for Tom
Don Lucas -- 3/4/2003, 8:50 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom
Chip Sandresky -- 3/4/2003, 5:34 pm
Re: HDPE Question for Tom *LINK*
Tom Yost -- 3/4/2003, 6:13 pm
Re: Strip: Yakima Foot Braces
Kent LeBoutillier -- 3/4/2003, 11:48 am
Re: Strip: moveable "bulkhead" footbrace
Brad Farr -- 3/5/2003, 11:27 am