Woodworking with Plastics: 26 Simple Projects to Bring Plastics Into Your Woodshop - Paperback

by Ralph Bagnall (Author)

Many woodworkers look down on plastics, but they have their place in the shop and in many projects. From glazing to shelves to machine guards, plastics can improve tools, enhance projects, and protect woodworkers from harm. This book extends from the popular "Working Plastics in the Woodshop" seminars the author presents at the International Woodworking Fair. The only book of it's kind covering the use of plastics in the typical wood shop and very few woodworkers today have the author's extensive experience in this area. The book appeals to DIYers/Makers, amateur woodworks, and even professionals.

- You'll find the tools and common plastics to use- Various cutting techniques are covered- How to use router bits in plastics- Forming with heat, edge polishing, glueing procedures and more.
--Ralph Bagnall

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Cut, Mill, and Shape Plastics Using Tools You Already Own

Curious about how to incorporate plastics into high-quality woodwork? Author Ralph Bagnall brings decades of shop experience straight to the bench, offering clear advice on tool options, milling, thermoforming, gluing, and fastening. Each technique is taught through approachable, real-world projects designed for any woodshop--no expensive new tools required. Working with plastics opens up a world of durable, creative possibilities that make plastic a natural part of any woodworking routine. Inside, you'll discover:

The best plastics for any project.How to cut and shape plastics.How to achieve clear, strong bonds.Edge-polishing and heat-forming techniques.Solutions to common challenges.