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CA - adherence properties
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:11 pm
by Dave Bagwill
I'm looking for information on materials that CA will NOT adhere to. Clear packing tape seems to be one; I'm more interested in a machinable material that might be useful in a jig I am contemplating.
Any info would be most welcome.
Thanks
Re: CA - adherence properties
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:25 pm
by ken cierp
I use Teflon sheets from McMaster Carr but its not cheap. Most of the time I cover the contact surface with clear packaging tape like you mentioned.
Re: CA - adherence properties
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:32 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Thanks Ken.
Re: CA - adherence properties
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:41 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Is Teflon difficult to cut - if I had a teflon rod, 1 5/8" in diameter, would my bandsaw have any difficulty cutting it into 1/4" rounds?
Re: CA - adherence properties
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:02 pm
by ken cierp
Well I don't know -- I have cut it with a down spiral router bit with no problem. Don't know about blanks that thick? I don't see why not.
Re: CA - adherence properties
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:27 pm
by Woodyok
Are we talking about the clear tape or the one with reinforcement?
Re: CA - adherence properties
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:17 pm
by ken cierp
The clear 2" wide heavy duty packaging tape -- no reinforcement filament.