[Woodworkers] What'cha Call It?

Sun Apr 3 14:39:56 PDT 2022

Been a while since I’ve used these, but here’s a little summary:

HDPE stands for high density polyethylene. It is a durable plastic material that is resistant to abrasion and chemicals. Because of its high density makeup, it doesn’t absorb much water or liquid, meaning that it can work well as a vessel or container. It’s also fairly versatile and affordable for a variety of other applications. When it comes to fabrication, the material can be shaped and welded using thermoplastic equipment, making it perfect for applications where a very specific shape is needed.

UHMW stands for ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. This plastic material is known for being extremely strong and abrasion-resistant. It’s especially well suited for holding up against wear from constant friction between moving parts. It’s also fairly low cost and can be used for a variety of applications. Though it can be fabricated and machined, it’s not as well suited to forming specific shapes and welding as HDPE. However, it is generally able to hold up better against friction and wear over time.

YMMV

JOHN

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> On Apr 3, 2022, at 2:21 PM, Ron Odum via Woodworkers <woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org> wrote:
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> Thanks Steve.. HOPE didn't ring a bell but looks the same.. But got some of the other stuff on the way.
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>> On Sun, Apr 3, 2022, 2:18 PM Ron Odum <rodum233 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Yea!!! Alaska😀 Spent 3 months at Kodiak Island Health Center as a contract RN.. Nov-Feb.. I loved every second I was there.Greatest trip I ever got paid for. I would have moved in a heartbeat, but my responsibilities back home made impossible😟... But now some 30 year later, I appreciate our southern winters. Not as cold on Kodiak as mainland and people were outstanding. Great memories.
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>>> On Sun, Apr 3, 2022, 1:50 PM Mike Hales via Woodworkers <woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org> wrote:
>>> You're welcome. I grew up in Alaska, so I know more than I never wanted about snow and fifty below. ;-)
>>> 
>>> I've also seen the stuff used in material-handling and equipment-moving applications. I have a motorcycle wheel adapter for my Harbor Fright tire machine that some whizz kid made cushion inserts for out of HDPE (as Steve mentioned) to protect the chrome rims.
>>> 
>>> Handy stuff.
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>>> On 4/3/2022 10:50 AM, Ron Odum via Woodworkers wrote:
>>>> Thanks Mike.. We live in SW Arkansas..I don't have slightest idea what goes on Snow buggy.😂😂😂But I finally found it on 
>>>> A-zooom. UHMW.. Ultra High Molecular Weight..Burned daylight but finally found it👍👍 BTW..Is that what you use on the Snow Mobile rails..Never know, may know something for someone elves one day.😁👍 Thanks.
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>>>> On Sun, Apr 3, 2022, 11:33 AM Mike Hales via Woodworkers <woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org> wrote:
>>>>> Like used on snowmobile slides, perhaps?
>>>>> 
>>>>> https://powersportsguide.com/snowmobile-hyfax/
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>>>>>> On 4/3/2022 10:01 AM, Ron Odum via Woodworkers wrote:
>>>>>> And flexible.. About 1/4" thick.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Sun, Apr 3, 2022, 10:55 AM Ron Odum <rodum233 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Having a synaptic dysfunction. AKA Brain Fart.
>>>>>>> There is a high density poly.?? plastic vinyl.??I had a strip about 4" x6'.. White.. It is tough nails an slick as owl snot..Ive used it before  for jigs and runners..Goes by abbreviation..H D xxx..?? Googled and Ducked it but no luck.. Anyone refresh my memory???
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