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KiteSquid · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:50 am Post subject:

I just buy 9" Gator spools...

It is a lot safer than hot oil, but harder to give away... and on the wallet.
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P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Shocked

Doesent he ever shut up???

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wdrwilson · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 11:12 am Post subject:

Hi Cliff,

This is a similar technique that I have used.

earlier in this thread I posted some pictures of the technique and results I used. The only noticeable odor came from the large pot of oil that I had on the stove (not the PVC); not to say that chemicals were not converted and released so I will make sure to wear my chemical mask next time. I was very cautious and always had my candy themometer at hand to check and adjust the temperature. (270 F)

I have had good results. and the winders are very very smooth and comfortable in the hand. After concerns posted about PVC breaking under pressure I was advised to try ABS instead of PVC. Since then I have obtained a 18" section of 6" diameter ABS and plan on making a couple of reels this weekend.

I also have a reel that isn't finished yet. It's 9" diameter and is made out of maple and has been turned on my father in-laws lathe. It's going to be very beautiful and will likely end up at a raffle...

Here is a quote from earlier in the thread:

Dennist3 · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:08 pm Post subject:

ok excuse my ingornance....

what is ABS?...I'm guessing that we are not talking about my Anti-locking Brake System...

Dennis

Stan · Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Posts: 760 Location: San Diego

A chemical compound of Acrylic, Butylene and Styrene, as opposed to PVC, polyvinyl chloride, which is the flimsier white stuff used for lawn sprinklers. ABS is the stuff black drain pipes for your house are made of that have replaced cast iron. Tough stuff and very cheap. Gator spools are also made from it.

Stan

Dennist3 · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:58 pm Post subject:

the ABS can be shaped the same way as PVC in the oil?
(does home depot carry this in a 6 inch?)

Dennis

Stan · Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Posts: 760 Location: San Diego

Hard to find in large diameters. I'd think a plumbing supply store would be a better bet. Sizes that large are used for commercial and apartment buildings. Home Depot caters mostly to homeowners and residential handypersons.

Stan

Dennist3 · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:10 pm Post subject:

thanks for the tip....
And you shape it the same way as described for PVC?

Dennis

wdrwilson · Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:27 pm Post subject:

Yes you can shape it in the same way, in the oil.

I haven't been able to find a cheap supply of 6" or 8" pipe. It can get fairly pricey at some places. I was lucky enough to walk into a plastic pipe shop that had 18" of 6" lying around from a previous job.

Good luck and share your results.

--Bill

KiteSquid · Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 7:03 am Post subject:

Check your local water company as they may give you a pile of scraps if you explain what you are dooing....

I am too lazy so I will just keeep buying 9" Gator Spools...
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KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA

P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Shocked

Doesent he ever shut up???

P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier.