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When Ever I'm doing some production work and I need to cut a whole bunch of stuff the same length, for example some 1x1" sq AL tube 6' long. I get 4 to 8 pieces and I shrink wrap them in a few spots to keep them together. then I do not have to worry about the pieces moving and I chop them up on my 10" chop saw.....all my cuts are perfect. I typically leave the shrink wrap on so my workers know not to cut it up for some other project. If they do RE-cut my metal I get pissed! Happend too often before without the shrink wrap on. You know too many fabricators in the shop spoils the soup..;...or something like that. You can get a roll of shrink wrap with a carboard tube on it at lowes/home deport for $7 or so , saves me tons of time and I've never seen it mentioned anywhere so hopefully it helps someone out.
Reply:I've used shrink wrap for a lot of thiongs.I have a few of the small 4" wide rolls we use to lash together things like molding and so on for transport before we strap them down. It will work for steel as well, but I prefer heavy duck tape for that usually if it's small pieces.I've used the bigger rolls to corral bushes to keep them back out of the way when doing jobs near a house. It also works great as a mask to shield things like columns etc against over spray.the biggest issue is making sure the guys use care with the rolls. Drop or ding the edges and the roll is crap. I've salvaged a few dinged rolls by cutting the edges off on the bandsaw, but it doesn't always work..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:If i need to post any parts i find it easier to wrap with a few turns and simply stick an address lable on, so easy and can protect small parts from becoming lost in the post
Reply:Works for aluminum, 'cus Al is sticky. However, with steel, especially round, the middle parts will move and slide and you will end up with irregular sizes. I weld the ends.
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWDrop or ding the edges and the roll is crap. I've salvaged a few dinged rolls by cutting the edges off on the bandsaw, but it doesn't always work.
Reply:Originally Posted by tapwelderWorks for aluminum, 'cus Al is sticky. However, with steel, especially round, the middle parts will move and slide and you will end up with irregular sizes. I weld the ends.
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发表于 2021-8-31 22:08:06