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Lots of info on Precious Plastic at their site[1]. The machines are just a little too spendy / complex for individuals, but it seems like lots of hackerspaces c
by blacksmith_tb 6y ago
Lots of info on Precious Plastic at their site[1]. The machines are just a little too spendy / complex for individuals, but it seems like lots of hackerspaces could go there.
1: https://preciousplastic.com/ https://preciousplastic.com/
- imglorp 6y agoYou don't actually need the machines for some tasks. Sometimes an oven and a mold are enough to get a blank for shaping. Eg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DILMMwH04a8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DILMMwH04a8
- blacksmith_tb 6y agoThat's cool to see (though they have a pretty well-equipped workshop), but clearly the basic principle of shredding up HDPE and baking it to melt should work for almost anyone.
- hinkley 6y agoThe next video after that one plays shows someone melting HDPE in a tin can. I'm betting that person doesn't know about the plastic lining on the can.