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Acrylic to PVC? Sources of PVC sheet?
Can I bond acrylic to PVC with PVC pipe glue?
I have a project that involves PVC pipe with end caps made on the lathe, but Tap Plastics doesn't carry PVC sheet (or I'm misreading their website). So -- do I make the end caps out of acrylic and bond with epoxy, do I scratch up some PVC, what? (External caps won't work, alas -- I'm making a #6 battery replacement, so looks matter). -- Tim Wescott Wescott Design Services http://www.wescottdesign.com |
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Acrylic to PVC? Sources of PVC sheet?
On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 1:10:23 PM UTC-4, Tim Wescott wrote:
Can I bond acrylic to PVC with PVC pipe glue? I have a project that involves PVC pipe with end caps made on the lathe, but Tap Plastics doesn't carry PVC sheet (or I'm misreading their website). So -- do I make the end caps out of acrylic and bond with epoxy, do I scratch up some PVC, what? (External caps won't work, alas -- I'm making a #6 battery replacement, so looks matter). -- Tim Wescott Wescott Design Services http://www.wescottdesign.com Aquarium people deal with this kind of stuff often. Take a look at http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1707024 for some advice. |
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Acrylic to PVC? Sources of PVC sheet?
On Thu, 18 May 2017 10:27:58 -0700, rangerssuck wrote:
On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 1:10:23 PM UTC-4, Tim Wescott wrote: Can I bond acrylic to PVC with PVC pipe glue? I have a project that involves PVC pipe with end caps made on the lathe, but Tap Plastics doesn't carry PVC sheet (or I'm misreading their website). So -- do I make the end caps out of acrylic and bond with epoxy, do I scratch up some PVC, what? (External caps won't work, alas -- I'm making a #6 battery replacement, so looks matter). -- Tim Wescott Wescott Design Services http://www.wescottdesign.com Aquarium people deal with this kind of stuff often. Take a look at http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1707024 for some advice. Thanks! -- Tim Wescott Wescott Design Services http://www.wescottdesign.com |
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Acrylic to PVC? Sources of PVC sheet?
"Tim Wescott" wrote in message
news Can I bond acrylic to PVC with PVC pipe glue? I have a project that involves PVC pipe with end caps made on the lathe, but Tap Plastics doesn't carry PVC sheet (or I'm misreading their website). So -- do I make the end caps out of acrylic and bond with epoxy, do I scratch up some PVC, what? (External caps won't work, alas -- I'm making a #6 battery replacement, so looks matter). -- Tim Wescott Wescott Design Services http://www.wescottdesign.com ================================================== ====== If this is a onesie just go to www.mcmaster.com and buy the smallest piece of pvc sheet that will work in your thickness. If you need volume contact your closest Sabic Polymershapes location, I used to buy 1/2" pvc sheet sawed to my custom sizes by the pallet from them at my last job (should be able to cut mcmaster's price in half). I know that www.sabicpolymershapes.com says sabic and polymershapes have separated but sabic.com doesn't so I'm not sure who exactly sells what but they should still sell pvc or be able to tell you where to go. -- Regards, Carl Ijames |
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Acrylic to PVC? Sources of PVC sheet?
On Thu, 18 May 2017 14:17:48 -0400, Carl Ijames wrote:
"Tim Wescott" wrote in message news Can I bond acrylic to PVC with PVC pipe glue? I have a project that involves PVC pipe with end caps made on the lathe, but Tap Plastics doesn't carry PVC sheet (or I'm misreading their website). So -- do I make the end caps out of acrylic and bond with epoxy, do I scratch up some PVC, what? (External caps won't work, alas -- I'm making a #6 battery replacement, so looks matter). -- Tim Wescott Wescott Design Services http://www.wescottdesign.com ================================================== ====== If this is a onesie just go to www.mcmaster.com and buy the smallest piece of pvc sheet that will work in your thickness. If you need volume contact your closest Sabic Polymershapes location, I used to buy 1/2" pvc sheet sawed to my custom sizes by the pallet from them at my last job (should be able to cut mcmaster's price in half). I know that www.sabicpolymershapes.com says sabic and polymershapes have separated but sabic.com doesn't so I'm not sure who exactly sells what but they should still sell pvc or be able to tell you where to go. D'oh. I should have thought to check McMaster. This is why I ask questions... -- Tim Wescott Wescott Design Services http://www.wescottdesign.com |
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Acrylic to PVC? Sources of PVC sheet?
Local box stores carry PVC foam board and PVC trim board. Also I believe
Azec decking is a hard PVC board. |
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Acrylic to PVC? Sources of PVC sheet?
On Thu, 18 May 2017 12:10:16 -0500, Tim Wescott
wrote: Can I bond acrylic to PVC with PVC pipe glue? http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/plexiglass_glue googledit. I have a project that involves PVC pipe with end caps made on the lathe, but Tap Plastics doesn't carry PVC sheet (or I'm misreading their website). Shoulda looked to Ridout Plastics. So -- do I make the end caps out of acrylic and bond with epoxy, do I scratch up some PVC, what? Tooth is almost always a good idea when it comes to gluing, except when solvent gluing. -- In today’s academia and mainstream media, we’re all guilty of hate until proven leftist. --Robert Knight, senior fellow, American Civil Rights Union |
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