looking for thick plastic that is easy to cut for forming wedges to mount lights. (ie. fill gaps, create angles to lower or rise light for proper function) I have a tap plastics have to look what it is again but is not easy to cut at all.
plastic wedge
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MtnMan
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Polyethylene (HDPE) is the translucent white stuff often used for kitchen cutting boards. It's easy to cut and shape using woodworking tools.
Downsides: pretty much impossible to glue, and the chips will stick all over you and your tools.
Downsides: pretty much impossible to glue, and the chips will stick all over you and your tools.
OVERKILL
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We use abs in sheet form of different thickness. We buy from a local plastics shop. Fairly cheap as well.
abs is what I was using. other than cutting on table saw with carbide blade I can't get it cut easily to the angles I need or anything. got any tips on how you do it?
OVERKILL
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We lube blade with a Lennox wax stick and the blades we use are designed for plastic and non ferrous metals. Available at Home Depot. I believe they are made by Freud and they are Chrome to help prevent the plastic sticking.
wilsonbr90
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Delrin? Slightly more expensive but seems to hold up well in industrial settings. Available in black or white