Matt Dimon
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- Birmingham, Al
Hey guys! I've just found this site, and you guys seem like a great group with lots to share, so I hope I can hang around here and pick your brains from time to time... and maybe actually contribute something myself
That said, I did have a question, probably a simple one really. I'm building a router table right now, and I need to make a decision about the insert. The plans I'm using call for a phenolic resin insert, which does seem like a great material for the purpose. However, I have a big sheet of 1" thick UHMWPE sitting around collecting dust, and I'd have to order a pricey sheet of phenolic...
So the question is, what do you guys think about using UHMWPE for this purpose? I figure if it's strong enough to make your hip out of it, it's strong enough for this, but I've never worked with it in the shop before. What do you guys think?
That said, I did have a question, probably a simple one really. I'm building a router table right now, and I need to make a decision about the insert. The plans I'm using call for a phenolic resin insert, which does seem like a great material for the purpose. However, I have a big sheet of 1" thick UHMWPE sitting around collecting dust, and I'd have to order a pricey sheet of phenolic...
So the question is, what do you guys think about using UHMWPE for this purpose? I figure if it's strong enough to make your hip out of it, it's strong enough for this, but I've never worked with it in the shop before. What do you guys think?