RiverMan Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 A long time ago, some here were experimenting with a plastic lumber used for building road signs as I recall. Does anyone remember what it's called, where you can buy it? I had someone send me a piece and I tried it but want to try it again. I have tried the PVC at HD and its so soft it won't work for what I'm wanting. Thanks RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) I think Mark Poulson carves lures out of PVC decking boards. Edited November 28, 2015 by Bob La Londe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish_Hacker Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Maybe Trex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 No it was something else, I tried the search feature but couldnt find anything. I will keep looking. Thx. RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Maybe Trex? Trex will sink like a rock. I use AZEK decking and trimboard. The decking is a little heavier and stronger, and it's about as buoyant as poplar. It's what I use for jointed swim baits, and two piece rats. Anything with a joint. The trimboard is as buoyant as med. balsa, and works great for cranks, wake baits, and any one piece lure. There are a variety of PVC trimboards and deckings on the market now, so you can probably find something that will work for you at Lowe's or some other home improvement store. RM, what are you using it for? Edited November 28, 2015 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I have tried the pvc board at HD and it's much too soft for what I'm wanting. It's so soft in fact I can hand twist in a screw with no effort. The stuff I used years ago was like cutting board material, buoyant but much harder than the pvc board. I want to use it for building big baits Mark RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Cutting boards are usually HDPE these days. You can buy thicker pieces from some of the restaurant supply outfits like Tundra. I use the thinner pieces to make things like standoffs and mounting brackets for circuit boards all the time. Thicker pieces I use for all kinds of plastic parts. It machines really nice and really fast if match your feed and speed with a good sharp endmill. There is another product called PVC foam board that isn't quite as strong that some guys I know use the same places I use HDPE. Also machines nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 P.S. I don't think you are going to get paint to stick to HDPE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) how big are you making? I've made 16" Pike baits with the PVC trim board. Edited November 29, 2015 by jrhopkins 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Is this the kind of stuff you're looking for? http://precisionboard.com/products/high-density-urethane-pblt/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) RM, I've also made large jointed swimbaits, 12"+, with AZEK decking. And smaller 7" four piece baits with their trim board. Home Depot doesn't stock either, but you can order it through their online store, and have it delivered to your local store, free, for you to pick up. I used to get it through my local lumber yard, but I moved, and haven't tried to do that up here yet. I am able to make thicker pieces by gluing thinner pieces together with either plumber's PVC primer and glue, or super glue, for smaller stuff. Edited November 29, 2015 by mark poulson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Sintra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Sintra may be what I was thinking of. Thanks for all the replies guys. JR, I am looking at about a 16 inch baits. The PVC board here comes in 3/4 inch thickness, shapes like a dream but it's so soft it makes me nervous. Mark, I will look into the azek BobP, thanks. Edited November 30, 2015 by RiverMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Add 4 wheels and you have a skateboard DAve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
