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Does HDPE bend?

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SkiMN
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Like eneough to make a rainbow box? Anybody tried it? If it doesnt what is there that does bend?
Nov 25 2006 9:12PM
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Skipig25
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depends on the thickness, but it doesn't bend too much. you'll probably have to cut sections, and screw them down seperatly
Nov 25 2006 9:21PM
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SkiMN
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What if I got a couple thinner sheets in place of a thicker one to get the thickness I want, and screwed them down seperatly?
Nov 25 2006 11:08PM
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fillup
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get thinner sheets but support it with wood
Nov 26 2006 10:54AM
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fillup
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get thinner sheets but support it with wood
Nov 26 2006 10:54AM
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user098123
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It says on usplastic that it can be heat formed. So I'm guessing that with some patience and a hair dryer you could shape it for your rainbow rail.
Nov 26 2006 12:27PM
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HeathR
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I got thin stuff because i had plywood underneath anyways and it bends real easy. It bent to my rainbow rail no problem. If you wanna make a rainbow box just put 2 layers of 1/4 inch plywood and then put down the HDPE.
Nov 27 2006 10:15AM
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