Two-dimensional polymer is ‘stronger than steel and light as plastic‘ Are polymers and plastics the same? All plastics are polymers, however, not all polymers are plastics. Several natural products, like cellulose, are polymers, but they are unable to be processed … Continue reading →

In almost all cases, welding creates a stronger bond then gluing when the base material can be melted (or partially dissolved) without weakening it. However, contact cement, hot glue and super glue all have reasonable to good adhesion on PVC, … Continue reading →

Hex washer: A hex washer is a secondary name used for sheet metal screws. Like the hex, it has a hexagonal head, but it also has a washer to secure the screw’s shaft to the material. Oval: An oval sheet … Continue reading →

Just place the plastic in a heat-proof container and melt it in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Open some nearby windows and turn on your oven’s fan while the plastic melts to get rid of any toxic fumes. You … Continue reading →

Can I screw into a lally column? Or you can drill and screw to the column. They might be hard to find but a long ‘Tek’ type screw could work. Alternatively anything that you can predrill and screw using some … Continue reading →

Unlike other building materials, where fasteners (screws, nails, etc.) are use, PVC can be assembled using a cementing method or by way of fasteners. PVC assembles extremely easy. Other materials such as wood or metal are heavy and cumbersome to … Continue reading →

It is not safe to make continuous holes in columns in height-vice , even making electrical conduits leads to cracks and Structural Failure upto 50%. Safety in Columns also depends upon the dia of the hole, and can acceptable if … Continue reading →

Find irregularities along edges that concentrate fish. Look for the tip of a long point extending into the lake, where it suddenly drops off into deeper water. The general edge of weeds attract fish. Places where timbers cross or form … Continue reading →

There are few things worse than having finished a large project using fiberglass, only to not have it fully cure. You let it sit, and sit, and sit, but it never completely hardens. Chances are you did not add enough … Continue reading →

The best trolling speed for any species is the one that gives your lure irresistible action as it moves through the water. While 1.5 to 2.5 mph creates enticing action for crankbaits, trolling a worm harness with a smiley blade … Continue reading →

Baitfish (Minnows, Shiners, Shad) Anglers can also hook the baitfish on its back below the dorsal fin. However, once your baitfish starts slowing down and not moving very much, it’s time to replace it with another one. Shad, minnows, or … Continue reading →

4. High Strength & Durability: Due to the structure of its component molecules, PVC foam boards are highly strong which ensures that they don’t undergo any deformation. The boards can survive for as long as 4 decades without any damage. … Continue reading →

PVC does surprisingly well when exposed to ultra violet rays (sunlight). Research shows little to no effect on PVC’s tensile strength or elasticity after prolonged sun exposure. The only degradation that seems to occur is impact strength. How long does … Continue reading →

Copper, PVC and CPVC are more at danger of rupturing if water freezes in them than PEX is. We’re having a look at how PEX performs in cold weather and how to reduce the amount of stress put on the … Continue reading →

I came up with a simple solution. I took the lids to several spray paint cans and laid the kick plate and the knocker flat on the lids to raise them up and then I set the screws into them … Continue reading →