Just thinking that a couple of pieces of scrap plywood screwed together to form a right angle might make a nice, replaceable edge protector for that bench ... 🙂
Oh thanks for the video this will help my beetle weight robot lemming so I'll look forward to competing in bugglebots if there is a series 3 but after all thank you very much bye
I was thinking about using a sheet of the HDPE for a garage workbench surface. What are your thoughts on cutting it larger than the bench and using heat to bend/wrap it down around the sides? I was thinking a thinner sheet, 1/8" (3.2mm) so it's easier to bend. Thanks!
3.2mm should be quite easy to bend, though depending on the size of the workbench it might be handy to have an extra set of hands to help with the heating and bending.
i have hdpe but the black sheet used for fisheries farms less weight than water how can i bend it to be exactly 90 degrees ???? i mean if i bended it at 90 when it cools it may reach 97 or 100
Put in enough heat on either side, bend and quench under running water. For an exact angle using a clamp might surely be necessary - the more heat you put in the material, the more exact the angle can be.
That's probably best. I usually start the bend on the bench to see how flexible it is and get the bend aligned properly, and once I'm happy I'll take it out.
Can I buy a chopping board, cut it to shape and boil in water for a long time and then mould it to the shape of my kayak (100mm / 4 inch quarter radius). I am making a support frame. Is 100 Celsius enough?
100 Celsius might be quite hard - a heat gun goes up to 500 Celsius, and even then it takes a while. One can always try though - that's how I figured all this stuff out myself!
The heat gun is used at its max setting of 500 degrees C, and allows for controlling the surface and amount of heat going into the material. For best results, a heat gun is best.
Came for the bending music stayed for the tutorial.
Just thinking that a couple of pieces of scrap plywood screwed together to form a right angle might make a nice, replaceable edge protector for that bench ... 🙂
Excellent video - answered my questions. You deserve a bigger work shop.
bruh the bending music... epic
Thanks for the video dude, great job.
You're quite welcome!
this improves the I.Q. also! the fumes cause neurogenesis just like psychedelics!
Oh thanks for the video this will help my beetle weight robot lemming so I'll look forward to competing in bugglebots if there is a series 3 but after all thank you very much bye
I like the bending music.
Yes! Thank you, this is very good for my new ... projects :D
Thanks dude. Exactly what I was after 👍👍
Awesome tutorial. Any tips for working with UHMW PE?
That burn on your hand…. Owwwww
It's not a burn - that was the sum total of damage from a very close encounter with an angle grinder. Saved by working gloves there!
Nice brackets
what additive do you use for HDPE plastic so that is bendable not brittle/not break easily?
My mom is 87 so I guess it would have cooled instantly for her!
Can this be done with a high molecular weight polyethylene 55 gallon barrel?
There's only one way to see ;) try and come up with a method which works best for you.
I was thinking about using a sheet of the HDPE for a garage workbench surface. What are your thoughts on cutting it larger than the bench and using heat to bend/wrap it down around the sides? I was thinking a thinner sheet, 1/8" (3.2mm) so it's easier to bend. Thanks!
3.2mm should be quite easy to bend, though depending on the size of the workbench it might be handy to have an extra set of hands to help with the heating and bending.
i have hdpe but the black sheet used for fisheries farms
less weight than water
how can i bend it to be exactly 90 degrees ????
i mean if i bended it at 90 when it cools it may reach 97 or 100
Put in enough heat on either side, bend and quench under running water. For an exact angle using a clamp might surely be necessary - the more heat you put in the material, the more exact the angle can be.
I’ll hold the bend until I’m 87 and my hair is as white as the HDPE!
Nice video! Have you noticed the bend area becoming more brittle after quenching it in water like that?
Thanks! And no, nothing of the sort. Usually the area can be re-bent at a later stage.
I’m doing a piece that’s 8” wide. Think I’ll leave on the end of the bench when I bend it to 90 degrees so it’s straight. What do you think?
That's probably best. I usually start the bend on the bench to see how flexible it is and get the bend aligned properly, and once I'm happy I'll take it out.
Music for cooling the plastic under water 😂
what additive do you use to prevent brittleness in HDPE?
No additive - the secret lies in not heating it for too long.
Have you made a skid plate for that Klr?
It's a Transalp actually, and it's got an aluminium aftermarket sumpguard
Can I buy a chopping board, cut it to shape and boil in water for a long time and then mould it to the shape of my kayak (100mm / 4 inch quarter radius). I am making a support frame. Is 100 Celsius enough?
100 Celsius might be quite hard - a heat gun goes up to 500 Celsius, and even then it takes a while. One can always try though - that's how I figured all this stuff out myself!
@@TeamHealthNSafety Thanks for the reply. I'll experiment sometime.
There are mini heat guns that go up to 350 degrees C.
Can heat tape be used
The heat gun is used at its max setting of 500 degrees C, and allows for controlling the surface and amount of heat going into the material. For best results, a heat gun is best.
Do this hdpe call PE ? Or this different thing
HDPE is a variety of PE,
@@TeamHealthNSafetyis hdpe or uhmwpe ?
@@surronzak8154 this is HDPE.
Might want to use leather gloves so you don’t burn your fingers.
Please be aware of the fact that 'mil' is quite something else than 'millimeter'.