Check

 

Defiance Boats!

LURECHARGE!

THE PP OUTDOOR FORUMS

Kast Gear!

Power Pro Shimano Reels G Loomis Rods

  Willie boats! Puffballs!

 

Three Rivers Marine

 

 
Topic Options
Rate This Topic
#949559 - 02/01/16 06:38 AM UHMW scraps...
Boot Offline
Parr

Registered: 09/24/12
Posts: 48
Loc: Puyallup, Wa
Im looking at building a couple slider rails to go on an older Alumaweld. I see the metal bolt on ones you can buy from Willie, but Im thinking about making some out of UHMW.

Does anyone know where you would get some scap material for this. Around the Puyallup/Tacoma area?

Thanks in advance!

Top
#949566 - 02/01/16 08:33 AM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
laterun Offline
Repeat Spawner

Registered: 10/09/04
Posts: 1027
Loc: Napavine,Washington
If you know anyone from one of the plants like Simpson, or the log mill you might score some they have taken off. I did this and just turned it over and put the worn side down. There is also a used metal place down by La Quinta Inn that may have some.

Top
#949603 - 02/01/16 01:15 PM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
deerlick Offline
Spawner

Registered: 12/30/08
Posts: 585
Loc: around
keltech plastics in tacoma

Top
#949661 - 02/01/16 09:18 PM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
DRL Offline
Fry

Registered: 02/09/12
Posts: 36
Loc: Gig Harbor
I work at WestRock, which used to be Simpson. I can take a look and see if we have any that has been taken off our conveyor system. How wide and how long does it need to be?

Top
#949663 - 02/01/16 09:53 PM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
Boot Offline
Parr

Registered: 09/24/12
Posts: 48
Loc: Puyallup, Wa
about 40 inches long by and an inch wide. Long strips basically that I can cut down to make rails.

Any and all help pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Top
#949666 - 02/02/16 07:15 AM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
deerlick Offline
Spawner

Registered: 12/30/08
Posts: 585
Loc: around
Call keltech tell them exactly what u want. It's not very expensive. That all the help you need. I
I made seat sliders out of uhmw for my last drifter and would just by the willie rails next time. Auburn sports and marine had aluminu. slider rails at one one time not sure if they still do

Top
#949740 - 02/02/16 07:45 PM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
Dogfish Offline
Poodle Smolt

Registered: 05/03/01
Posts: 10979
Loc: McCleary, WA
Great material to work with.
_________________________
"Give me the anger, fish! Give me the anger!"

They call me POODLE SMOLT!

The Discover Pass is brought to you by your friends at the CCA.

Top
#949743 - 02/02/16 08:20 PM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Dogfish]
Direct-Drive Offline
ExtenZe Field Tester

Registered: 11/10/09
Posts: 8060
Loc: Vancouver, WA
Originally Posted By: Dogfish
Great material to work with.

Yes it is.
Machines very well.
Just remember to allow for thermal expansion.
_________________________
NO STEP ON SNEK

Top
#949747 - 02/02/16 09:14 PM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
Moravec Offline


Registered: 03/27/08
Posts: 1045
Loc: Snoqualmie WA/Cordova AK
If you are up in the 425, stop by 3 Rivers and talk to the guys in parts... we should have a bunch in our fabrication shop. Call Curt our Service Manager 425-415-1575 (shop phone)
_________________________
God Bless America!
riptidefish.com

Top
#949847 - 02/03/16 05:48 PM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
DRL Offline
Fry

Registered: 02/09/12
Posts: 36
Loc: Gig Harbor
Boot, I was able to get @ 15' long strip off one of our doctor blades, it is 3"wide and 1/4" thick, yellow. You'll have to clean it, let me know if this will work or not. I may also be able to get some 1/2" thick UHMW, I just need to find out if it is scrap or not.

Top
#949856 - 02/03/16 08:32 PM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
Boot Offline
Parr

Registered: 09/24/12
Posts: 48
Loc: Puyallup, Wa
DRL, thanks for the help on this. I think 1/4 inch will work. Please let me know if you can get your hands on some 1/2 too. I really appreciate the help on this. I

Top
#950563 - 02/10/16 09:14 PM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
DRL Offline
Fry

Registered: 02/09/12
Posts: 36
Loc: Gig Harbor
Boot, I have the UHMW for you, let me know when and where you want to pick it up, and we can meet up, Saturday is out as I will be fishing..

Top
#950769 - 02/11/16 09:22 PM Re: UHMW scraps... [Re: Boot]
Boot Offline
Parr

Registered: 09/24/12
Posts: 48
Loc: Puyallup, Wa
DRL... PM Sent

Top

Search

Site Links
Home
Our Washington Fishing
Our Alaska Fishing
Reports
Rates
Contact Us
About Us
Recipes
Photos / Videos
Visit us on Facebook
Today's Birthdays
Jose, sky
Recent Gallery Pix
hatchery steelhead
Hatchery Releases into the Pacific and Harvest
Who's Online
0 registered (), 199 Guests and 3 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
John Boob, Lawrence, I'm Still RichG, feyt, Freezeout
11498 Registered Users
Top Posters
Todd 28170
Dan S. 17149
Sol Duc 16138
The Moderator 14486
Salmo g. 13523
eyeFISH 12767
STRIKE ZONE 12107
Dogfish 10979
ParaLeaks 10513
Jerry Garcia 9160
Forum Stats
11498 Members
16 Forums
63778 Topics
645368 Posts

Max Online: 3001 @ 01/28/20 02:48 PM

Join the PP forums.

It's quick, easy, and always free!

Working for the fish and our future fishing opportunities:

The Wild Steelhead Coalition

The Photo & Video Gallery. Nearly 1200 images from our fishing trips! Tips, techniques, live weight calculator & more in the Fishing Resource Center. The time is now to get prime dates for 2018 Olympic Peninsula Winter Steelhead , don't miss out!.

| HOME | ALASKA FISHING | WASHINGTON FISHING | RIVER REPORTS | FORUMS | FISHING RESOURCE CENTER | CHARTER RATES | CONTACT US | WHAT ABOUT BOB? | PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERY | LEARN ABOUT THE FISH | RECIPES | SITE HELP & FAQ |