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| Author: | jshelton [ Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | teflon (ptfe sheets) |
I seem to recall a thread about buying sheets of PTFE and sawing one's own glue strips. I'm interested in trying this but the prices on teflon sheets are a little startling. Anyone have any leads on cheaper alternatives. I'm interested in something either 1/8" thick or 1/4" thick. |
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| Author: | CarlD [ Wed Dec 11, 2019 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: teflon (ptfe sheets) |
I see what you mean. Here's the results of a couple of searches, looks like it's about $30/ board foot for HDPE. https://www.tapplastics.com/product/pla ... boards/346. 1/2" 3/4" or 1" from Tap. Or a 1/2" cutting board at walmart, https://www.walmart.com/ip/BRADSHAW-INT ... d/14938510. Woodcraft also has UHMW sheets 1/8" to 3/4". https://www.woodcraft.com/products/uhmw-sheet-1-8-thick. I've cut up old cutting boards before that my wife had me replace with bamboo ones  .
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| Author: | jshelton [ Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: teflon (ptfe sheets) |
CarlD wrote: I see what you mean. Here's the results of a couple of searches, looks like it's about $30/ board foot for HDPE. https://www.tapplastics.com/product/pla ... boards/346. 1/2" 3/4" or 1" from Tap. Or a 1/2" cutting board at walmart, https://www.walmart.com/ip/BRADSHAW-INT ... d/14938510. Woodcraft also has UHMW sheets 1/8" to 3/4". https://www.woodcraft.com/products/uhmw-sheet-1-8-thick. I've cut up old cutting boards before that my wife had me replace with bamboo ones .Thanks for your help. I'm not familiar with the characteristics of HDPE or UHMW, are those impervious to glue like HDPE (teflon)? |
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| Author: | CarlD [ Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: teflon (ptfe sheets) |
If I got the cut surfaces of the cutting boards smooth, it didn't stick. If in doubt, call the seller and ask. |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: teflon (ptfe sheets) |
McMaster-Carr has them. https://www.mcmaster.com/ptfe I've done this before for fret slots when gluing on binding. |
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| Author: | CarlD [ Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: teflon (ptfe sheets) |
Now that's pricey! Check this article out. It will help with your determination. http://www.plasticgenius.com/2009/04/pl ... esive.html. |
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