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7/24/2006 5:53:18 PM EDT
anyone ever shaped kydex before? what goes into the process?
7/24/2006 9:03:13 PM EDT
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Kydex is a thermal plastic.  You work it with heat.

You can put it in an oven and form it, or you can use a heat gun.

You'll have to experiment to find the right oven temp and how long to leave it in.

When using a heat gun you have to be careful not to over-heat and melt the plastic in spots.

Best advice is to buy some sheets and play with it until you learn how to work it.