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Its a shame that plastic isn't particularly easy for a hobbyist to experiment with. It seems like with some experimentation someone could probably come out wit
by harimau777 7y ago
Its a shame that plastic isn't particularly easy for a hobbyist to experiment with. It seems like with some experimentation someone could probably come out with usable designed for chairs, desks, etc. that could then be either brought to market or open sourced.
- pixl97 7y agoThere is a pretty good video on YouTube from a younger person recycling HDPE plastic. It is pretty easily formable at 350F, so can be melted in a common oven. https://youtu.be/rpXq6mnbCus https://youtu.be/rpXq6mnbCus
- johnohara 7y ago5:56 "so then, avoiding the awkwardly placed dog..." Well done narrative and video. Thank you for sharing this.
- esotericn 7y agoDo you need to worry about offgassing if you do this or is it generally safe as long as you melt it rather than burning it? I love that the kid is using his parents actual oven :D
- o-__-o 7y agoSomeone recommended using my home oven for baking open my headlamp enclosure. The idea is to melt the glue holding the lens in place so you can e.g. add bmw halo lights to your headlamp. Problem is that glue is likely toxic then you’re cooking food in it later. So I wouldn’t try that, esp when an old electric stove w/ oven can be had for $50 that can run in your backyard
- pixl97 7y agoWhen my dad had a shop that is what we did, got an old electric oven. Had it setup so we could take off the door and use thermal blankets to cover large metal pieces we'd treat that were larger than could fit in one bake.