I am not sure what polycarbonate is, but use Lexan. You can
drill and cut it with your normal power tools without
problems of melting at the drill or cut lines.
If you use the old stuff, you should modify your drill bit
by removing the edge of the cutting planes. In other words,
make it dull and drill very slowly or it will crack or melt.
Jim
W5JO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service'"
<[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 11:08 AM
Subject: RE: Coil Construction, was: [AMRadio] Fun with
4D32's...
Absolutely! Any "plastic" will work. B&W uses both
acrylic and
polycarbonate..
I would add one note. I have found polycarbonate to be
easier to work with.
I get less melting when cutting and drilling it with my
"homeowner" power
tools..
73,
Larry
W3ST says:
Try Home Depot or Lowes as suggested. Plexiglass is
available locally.
I repaired some of the HDVL with this stuff.
Dave, W3ST
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