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TripodBob
 Post subject: Mixing Plastics
PostPosted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:43 am 
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My previous guitars have all been done with ABS binding and pfurlings from LMI. Now with their limited stock I'm forced to mix ABS and PVC if I want to continue my usual design. Any thoughts on mixing ABS and PVC?
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 Post subject: Re: Mixing Plastics
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I have never tried it and I would be hesitant to say it would work. I have done a number of binding using ABS but have not tried mixing them.

I know from working on plumbing it is a no-go to glue ABS and PVC and under code you must have mechanical connection. The joint will fail.

Maybe someone here has experience with mixing the two but I wouldn't think they will stick together.

Otherwise you might go with ABS and that wood-like fiber stuff that is dyed


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 Post subject: Re: Mixing Plastics
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If you use CA then it would probably work. Test on scrap.

Also, abrading the surfaces of the plastic with sandpaper will always help with mechanical adhesion.
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Jim Watts
 Post subject: Re: Mixing Plastics
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I’m guessing they would also age differently down the road, if that’s a concern, but don’t really know.

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