In this episode, repairing a swing using recycled plastic model kit parts spun with a rotary tool, and replacing an obscure car window with vinyl and aluminum tape.
An advice podcast about glues and adhesives. From the producers of Ask Mr. Biggs.
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Episode 016 Show Notes:
In this episode…
- Roger can be loud and annoying to some.
- Backing away from a microphone can help.
- A rock-‘n-roll read can really make dialogue sparkle.
- Stick It is a podcast talking about glues, adhesives and sometimes sealants, tape and caulk (and sometimes friction welding).
- Discuss a BREAKING NEWS item out Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A., after “Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug ’n Secure” pink toddler swings were recalled after reports of 39 children suffering injuries from falling through cracked plastic seats.
– Weight, not age limits, should be the accepted gauge to weed out problem children.
– Cauliflower in a sandwich bag can make a nice snack.
– Proper signage can be effective.
– Friction welding has been around for a while.
– Use a black spur when a pink one is unavailable.
– People don’t build models anymore.
- Roger has no tools, but Biggs has a fully-stocked workshop as an example only.
- An e-mail sounder sounds better when you can’t hear it.
- Grab the mail sack and answer a listener’s e-mail about replacing a 1987 Dodges Aries K sedan rear passenger window with something other than a garbage sack.
– Biggs loves the Safelite commercial jingle.
– Make sure a helper can use scissors.
– Do things the second best way the right way the first time.
– Aluminum tape is fancy and preferred by most of the better HVAC repairmen.
- Creepy behavior is frowned upon.
- Over-thinking people can set up a bad situation.
Products featured in Episode 016 were:
– Strengthening and Joining by Plastic Deformation (This book focuses on strengthening and joining materials by means of plastic deformation, gathering extended research papers presented at the AIMTDR 2016 
conference. Plastic deformation is used in materials processing to improve the strength of the material. For example, the rod/screw used to connect the cooker handle to the main body has to be strong and sustainable; such rods can be strengthened by plastic deformation (using multi-stage forming operations etc.). Similarly, joining by means of plastic deformation is highly valuable since it avoids the material and environmental degradation often caused by fusion welding processes. The book discusses various processing techniques in which plastic deformation is used to strengthen materials – e.g. in equal channel angular extrusion, autofrettage etc., or to join materials without melting them – e.g. in friction stir processing, riveting etc. Offering an extensive guide, the book includes chapters on roll bonding, equal channel angular pressing, autofrettage, friction stir processing/welding, magnetic pulse welding, and riveting – processes used to strengthen and join a variety of materials for lightweight applications and sustainable manufacturing. The contents of this book will be useful to researchers and practitioners alike. This book is a handy guide for learning the techniques used in melding together the plastic of a “Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug ’n Secure” pink toddler swing when the swing is broken because of some fat kid.)
Strengthening and Joining by Plastic Deformation: Select Papers from AIMTDR 2016 (Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering) Amazon affiliate link:
Strengthening and Joining by Plastic Deformation
– Clear Marine Vinyl (This 54-inch clear marine vinyl is DOUBLE POLISHED clear marine vinyl that offers extreme clarity and convenience. This 40-guage 
vinyl is UV treated. This clear vinyl is ideal for outdoor windows, boats and porch enclosures. Make sure that the dealer in this product ships all orders of this product on a roll to avoid creases and that it also contains a thin layer of paper for protection. To maintain the life of the fabric, bring the clear vinyl indoors when not in use whenever possible. To wash the double polished clear vinyl, clean by wiping down with warm water and a mild soap solution. This marine clear vinyl is 1mm thick (Thicker than a credit card!) and is 180-inches by 54 inches in size. It’s the perfect product when using it to repair a rear, passenger-side, window for a 1987 Dodge Aries K sedan being driven probably illegally in Maximo, Ohio, U.S.A.”)
Clear Marine Vinyl – 54″- 40 Gauge: 5 Yards:
Clear Marine Vinyl