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Bends in rods?
Lextar
 Post subject: Bends in rods?
PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:42 pm 
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I have some plastic rods to make pipes for my interior scenary (5m and less). Just wondering if anyone used these and managed to make bends? If so, how do you do it?
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zombocom
 Post subject: Re: Bends in rods?
PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:35 pm 
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Cut and glue seems a better option, though you can heat plastic rod and bend it.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:01 am 
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Depending on thickness of rod: boiling water.

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:48 am 
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Space heaters, Hairdryers, boiling water, & open flame (candle) are all good. The only thing I'll add is that open flames with poly require precision & things can go bad fast if you are not careful.

With a little heat, you can pretty much origami p-card & it is a great way to do something new. :)

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Lextar
 Post subject: Re: Bends in rods?
PostPosted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:18 pm 
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hmmm to be honest I think I asked this while falling asleep as its quite obvious now you mention it.

Anyone done this successfully before I start burning myself?
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