regarding nylon vs polyethylene: nylon is extremely hydroscopic. meaning it absorbs a great deal of moisture. nylon can go from peanut brittle to spaghetti based on humidity and water absorption. a lot of care must be taken to dry it out prior to moulding. this is why what you did with your nylon bolts is a great idea. besides the need for a great big pot, polyethylene does not absorb water like nylon, so this technique would not give you the same results. cheers Bart > > I fly some model aircraft, and they usually have their wings held in place > with nylon bolts, and to keep them flexible, and less brittle you should > cook them at least once a season - could the same help for a rotomoulded > kayak? > > Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Dec 04 2006 - 20:48:14 PST
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