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> Help me figure out what make with this.
Mikey914
post Mar 1 2024, 12:31 PM
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What is it ?
Polytetrafluoroethylene


Size - I have a bunch cut at 1.75"x1.75"x2" and some strips at 1.75x1.75 at 36"
So I can mill or lathe these to make parts easily.

The material is known as PTFE
Otherwise know as Teflon

The question is what to make with it.

My 1st thought was a late shifter bushing at the trans. Some have been made out of Brass, but this would be the best possible material.

Then Pedal bushings were another thought, but instead of making a product that once the supply dries up I won't be able to make as the cost would be prohibitive, it needs to be a part that clearly this is the best material.

So I put this out to the brain trust - What to make ?

Here's some more properties
Melting point is about 327 C
It's chemically inert
It has a VERY low coefficient of of friction - nothing will stick to it.
It is flexible under a wide temperature range even very cold

What to make?


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r_towle
post Mar 1 2024, 05:46 PM
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Watch the movie “dark waters”
Read the most recent ban that the FDA has put out.

Be cautious regarding how you use it, machine it …all of tgat.
Be concerned with how you dispose of tge waste.

It is far from chemically inert.
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post Mar 2 2024, 05:48 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Mar 1 2024, 03:46 PM) *

Watch the movie “dark waters”
Read the most recent ban that the FDA has put out.

Be cautious regarding how you use it, machine it …all of tgat.
Be concerned with how you dispose of tge waste.

It is far from chemically inert.


Copy that big time!!!
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