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Re: Round Belting - Solid vs. Hollow, Polycord vs. McMaster

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Originally Posted by artdutra04 View Post
Don't waste $500 on the McMaster "welding kit"; the solid core polycord can be welded with just a lighter. Just cut the cord 10% shorter than the actual distance necessary, melt the ends with the lighter, stick them together (use the inside of aluminum angle to keep them lined up), and wait five minutes. Now use a razor and trim off all the globs of melted cord around the joint so it is smooth and wait another half hour to let it cure and achieve full strength.
But when cutting the polycord, make sure you cut at a 45 degree angle. Creates a MUCH stronger bond when melting the ends together.

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