Anyone looking for UHMW plastic for jig making.

Ed in Tampa · Post by **Ed in Tampa** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:48 pm

I just got a notice from Preachtree Supply of a sale on UHMW plastic.
UHMW plastic is generally fairly expensive and I'm not sure this is a all that good of a sale. But I wanted to pass it on for those that might want some to make some of those jigs we have been talking about on the forums.

Check it out http://www.ptreeusa.com/edirect_041808.htm
Ed

mtobey · Post by **mtobey** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:39 pm

That is an amazing price for the size and quantity. I keep plenty of it around in huge blocks and strips like those shown. The fence clamps are handy and priced well.mt

ryanbp01 · Post by **ryanbp01** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:32 am

Ed in Tampa wrote:I just got a notice from Preachtree Supply of a sale on UHMW plastic.
UHMW plastic is generally fairly expensive and I'm not sure this is a all that good of a sale. But I wanted to pass it on for those that might want some to make some of those jigs we have been talking about on the forums.

Check it out http://www.ptreeusa.com/edirect_041808.htm
Ed

Just exactly is UHMW plastic anyway? Also is it recyclable?

BPR

Ed in Tampa · Post by **Ed in Tampa** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:04 pm

ryanbp01 wrote:Just exactly is UHMW plastic anyway? Also is it recyclable?

BPR

BPR
The ad says, "UHMW is short for Ultra High Molecular Weight plastic. Simply put, it means it is a high density plastic. UHMW can be worked just like wood, with regular woodworking tools, drill it, tap it, plane it, saw it, rout it, you just can't glue it. (We have not found a glue that will stick to it)"

I call it the slippery white plastic stuff.

I have no idea in the world if it is recyclable.
Ed

crousetrodomis · Post by **crousetrodomis** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:12 pm

Ed, I'm buying some after I post this. I'm going to use it as clamping blocks for my workbench. THANKS for the heads up!!!!!

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:40 pm

Thanks a million, Ed! These make the very best router table fences ever!

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 4:13 pm

Ed,

I also thank you when I received the emailed ad from them I really didn't look at it until your suggestion.

I also have followed your excellent advise and purchased. Jim

hardway · Post by **hardway** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:09 pm

I have also odered this.
Do you think that they would make good zero clearance inserts?