21 Aug
2011
21 Aug
'11
1:10 p.m.
On Sun, 21 Aug 2011, Chuck Guzis wrote:
The body of these things seems to be made of some sort
of polyamide
(nylon?) with a lot of filler. The usual solvents (e.g. methylene
chloride) don't make a mark, so solvent cement appears to be out of
consideration.
Am I wasting my time with 20 and 30 year old fans? Should I just
scrap the lot and chalk the loss up to age? Experience of others
would be much appreciated.
Chuck, if you really want to save the fans, you can have replacements
printed up by Shapeways or Ponoko. You can download a very nice 3D
modeling tool from AutoDesk called 123D that is free and designed for this
kind of thing. I've had things printed by Ponoko in the past and they're
great - just not fast. :) I don't know what the turn-around is for
Shapeways. Both companies offer a number of material options including
stainless steel.
g.
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