Re: [TCML] Primary Support Materials

[Joe Mastroianni <joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've been using polycarbonate for all sorts of Tesla projects.  But I live pretty close to those TAP Plastics stores, and I buy chunks out of their scrap bin.  You can get a 1'x1' square of 1/2" clear polycarbonate for $2.    Of course then you have to slice and drill it yourself.  But it's no worse than HDPE.   I use one of those plastics drill bits they sell, which works pretty good on everything plastic as long as you use low speed, of course.

Best,
Joe



On Aug 22, 2010, at 2:23 PM, Brandon Hendershot wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
> I was intending to make my primary coil supports out of some scrap corian counter-topping pieces, but it seems it would be cheaper to use different material than to continue using this and buy glue and blades to keep working with it.
> Anyway, I'd like to know what all you guys/gals are using, and/or have used to make your coil supports. Is plexiglass easy to work with? I know wood shouldn't be used... Again, what do you suggest from experience? ...HDPE??...
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