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Woriking with Styrene
2007年08月15日 18:51:24 Toshi
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I have got some questions from my friend and think my answers may be useful for other readers. So I post the answers here.
Q: The procedure for bonding two bits of styrene is, position, brush thinner over the two parts, allow to set. Does the thinner damage the areas you brush on to?
A: Yes, the thinner dissolves the styrene. So if you use too much, any applied parts are dissolved. But do not worry too much. As far as you do not touch the area applied and leave it until the thinner dries up, usually only you get shiny surfaces.
Q: Also the score and snap method of cutting styrene, for thicker pieces, do you just score more times?
A: Yes, simply make many cuts. I only work with 1mm and 1.5mm thickness and have no idea on thicker ones.
Q: Do you buy your styrene sheet in bulk, or just use the Evergreen stuff?
A: I buy styrene sheets from
http://www.mulford.com.au/main-frame.htm
quite cheep in bulk comparing to Evergreen ones.
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