Hot Plastic Welding....

[Slawman]

I am pretty sure some of the forum members will be well familiar with this however I was unable to find much feedback/detail in existing posts (probably a user error)...

Has anyone made use of this for repair and maintenance of their outdoor buildings and structures:




Looks pretty good for stitching together some of my older rooftops and platforms that have seen a few summers?

 

[dunnyrail]

Have used the process for a few odd building repairs including the odd fix to plastic on LGB locomotives, however best done in a well ventilated area.

 

[JimmyB]

I have used a soldering iron (with an old bit) to fix sleepers and similar that will not glue. what exactly is that have you a link

 

[Slawman]

I have used a soldering iron (with an old bit) to fix sleepers and similar that will not glue. what exactly is that have you a link

Yarra Supply 50W Plastic Welder Repair kit, Hot Stapler Gun For Car Bumper, Bodywork, Plastic Repair With AU Plug : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

Yarra Supply 50W Plastic Welder Repair kit, Hot Stapler Gun For Car Bumper, Bodywork, Plastic Repair With AU Plug : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

www.amazon.com.au

 

[JimmyB]

Seen them about, but never used one

 

[Slawman]

Well arrived today and initial impressions very positive. Solid little appliance with a ton of little "welding blanks". All for 30 AUD delivered.

Seems to have done the job quite nicely in about 5 minutes: