Working with ABS Plastic

Finnvarthr Finnbogason · Fri May 01, 2009 7:39 am

Can someone direct me to instructions on working with ABS plastic to make armor? I am wanting to make some hidden body armor with only minor shaping of pieces. I don't know if ABS releases toxic gases when heated for shaping or what temperature it requires, etc. If it doesn't release horrid noxious vapors I might be able to get the wife to let me use the oven, but don't want to risk the family's health.

If any of you that work with plastics could be of assistance I would be ery appreciative.

Thank you!

Fynvar

Jestyr · Post by **Jestyr** » Fri May 01, 2009 8:18 am

For just minor shaping, I've used a heat gun with some success.

Chris Gilman · Post by **Chris Gilman** » Fri May 01, 2009 8:47 am

Can be done in your oven. Only needs to be 200 f Take the piece out when it feels like new belt leather (just bendable, about 160 to 180 f) form it over sweats. No toxic fumes unless you burn it. (+400 f)

Finnvarthr Finnbogason · Fri May 01, 2009 9:15 am

Thanks, guys!
I went ahead and bought the ABS. I think this will rock for hidden armor. My old knight, Danu used to wear some ABS body armor, if I remember correctly, and he really liked it.