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sirskizalot
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is hdpe flexable enough to bend over a rainbow or on a rollercoaster box
and could i pull of countersinking with 1/4 inch thick?
Feb 9 2008 12:04AM
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sirskizalot
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same question for lexan too
Feb 9 2008 12:05AM
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Jwenz
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Yes they are both very flexible having delt with both. I would go with HDPE. Just be very careful when countersinking not to crack the hdpe, it is quite expensive.
Feb 9 2008 3:16PM
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skiEER
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yeah that should work fine i countersaink with 1/8"
Feb 14 2008 7:40PM
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_Joe_
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i made a whele tail box with 1/4 inch HDPE and it bent fine, and the counter sinking works good too
Feb 15 2008 12:31PM
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MadSteezin
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HDPE doesn't crack...
Feb 19 2008 1:40PM
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