Re: mdpe tubing for secondary form

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Original poster: "robert heidlebaugh by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <rheidlebaugh-at-desertgate-dot-com>

Justin: I use PE up to 20MM thick and I like it as it is easy to work with
wood working tools, but assembly can be dificult with out a plastic welder.
I use NYLON screws. I drill, tap, and counter silk the heads just like metal
and tool like wood. I use my table saw and router to do mill work. The best
of both worlds. PE Saw dust is messy, so tool it outside. I wish you well.
   Robert  H 

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> Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 09:52:28 -0600
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> Subject: Re: mdpe tubing for secondary form
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> Original poster: "Mike by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <megavolts61-at-yahoo-dot-com>
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I have found a source of MDPE tubing (thanks to Mark
> Finnis).  The
> tubing they have is 200mm (8") but the walls are 8-9mm
> thick.
> 
> I have heard that the thickness of the tubing will
> affect the
> performance of the coil?
> 
> Is this thickness going to be a problem?
> 
> Justin,
> The thickness should not affect performance
> noticibly due to the low dissipation of PE.  I think
> the hardest part will be getting the wire to 'stick'
> to the form.
> Mike
> 
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