# Episode 260: Polyurethane Chunk

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-05-08
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-08-episode-260-polyurethane-chunk
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-260-polyurethane-chunk

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss alternative materials for makers, including techniques for bending ABS and acrylic plastics, using foam core, and working with Corian and polyurethane blocks. They share practical tips on tools like vinyl cutters and transfer tape, and review media such as the show 'Prop Culture' and the YouTube channel 'The Forge'.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-08-episode-260-polyurethane-chunk#t=1) Introduction and Canoeing Stories
- [13:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-08-episode-260-polyurethane-chunk#t=837) Bending Plastics: ABS and Acrylic Techniques
- [23:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-08-episode-260-polyurethane-chunk#t=1398) Vinyl Cutters and Laser Materials
- [30:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-08-episode-260-polyurethane-chunk#t=1839) Foam Core and Gatorboard Prototyping
- [44:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-08-episode-260-polyurethane-chunk#t=2659) Corian, Cast Acrylic, and Polyurethane
- [55:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-08-episode-260-polyurethane-chunk#t=3313) Media Recommendations: Prop Culture and The Forge

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- ABS plastic (material)
- Plexiglass (material)
- foam core (material)
- Gatorboard (material)
- Corian (material)
- polyurethane block (material)
- Glow Forge (company)
- Rev Mark (product)
- Prop Culture (product)
- The Forge (product)
- Bending Machine Basics (product)
- Samson Bow Company (company)

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