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Looking for plastic welding tips
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04/19/14 11:10 AM
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Yak FinAddic
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I am going to take my first attempt at filling some holes from previously mounted mighty mount. Can y'all help with tips or tricks? I picked up some papaya plastic, a 30 watt hobby tool and a 180 watt soldering gun and watched a couple videos. I decided to move my visicarbon pro closer to my seat for easier access. But before I mount it in it's new location I wanted to make sure I could fill the old holes. Thanks in advance for any help. Tight Lines, Adrian
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Re: Looking for plastic welding tips
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04/19/14 11:58 AM
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Shaun Russell
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Adrian, If you close to Ray Roberts and can swing by my house here I'll be happy to teach you.
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Matthew 4:19
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Re: Looking for plastic welding tips
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04/19/14 12:35 PM
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fishinpreacher
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I use the same method to weld plastic that I use when brazing.
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Re: Looking for plastic welding tips
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04/19/14 12:46 PM
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Striper Lifer
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I closed the few small holes like that on my PA. Just clean it up and use the soldering iron to get it soft and a stainless steel knife or drywall spreader to even it up. I use shavings from when I drilled the holes for my passed through cable fittings. It was surprisingly easy and you can't even tell there was a hole in it. 15 minute kinda deal.
Jonah 4:2 I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, and one who relents concerning calamity.
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Re: Looking for plastic welding tips
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04/19/14 02:02 PM
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Yak FinAddic
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Thanks guys. I'm going to take a swing at it after work.
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Re: Looking for plastic welding tips
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04/19/14 03:01 PM
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Shaun Russell
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Adrian, Here is a OLD video that might give some insight. PLASTIC WELDING
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Matthew 4:19
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Re: Looking for plastic welding tips
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04/19/14 06:57 PM
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Yak FinAddic
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You make that look really easy Shaun. Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Looking for plastic welding tips
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04/19/14 11:03 PM
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Yak FinAddic
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That was painless! The harbor freight 9 dollar 30 watt hobby knife kit worked great for this project. I just have to give it a quick sanding and then I'll post before and after pics. Thanks again for all the help gents. It is much appreciated!
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Re: Looking for plastic welding tips
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04/20/14 03:23 AM
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fishinpreacher
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Just a bit of additional info. I use 12 inch wire ties as welding rods. Depot, Harbor Freight, and Northern Tool all carry them in a bunch of different colors.
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