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Bending CPVC
On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:51:04 GMT, John~*
************************************************** ************* wrote: How tough to bend CPVC with heat? I have to bend an 18" radius for a project. Any problem? Tips, suggestions? If you don't need a lot of strength, get a hula hoop and use that. |
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Bending CPVC
mm wrote:
On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:51:04 GMT, John~ wrote: How tough to bend CPVC with heat? I have to bend an 18" radius for a project. Any problem? Tips, suggestions? If you don't need a lot of strength, get a hula hoop and use that. Pack it with sand before heating .. .. it will (usually) prevent kinking ... .. .. GO SLOW !! !! !! |
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Bending CPVC
"mm" wrote in message ... On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:51:04 GMT, John~ wrote: How tough to bend CPVC with heat? I have to bend an 18" radius for a project. Any problem? Tips, suggestions? If you don't need a lot of strength, get a hula hoop and use that. That's a pretty good suggestion really - use what's already available. |
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Bending CPVC
replying to Eigenvector, Chuy wrote:
Packn it wit HOT sand over and over while heating t outside with a heat gun (at low temp) might eventually work. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...vc-199748-.htm |
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