Plastic welding

[dingleberry]

Why the feck is plastic welding so bloomin' expensive? Got a quote to weld up some cracks/breaks and fab small section on my Triumph Daytona fairings - $700NZ. Bought a handheld plastic welder on aliexpress.com for $150US. So as long as it turns up in the post I will be able to repair my fairings much cheaper as well as all the other stuff (I can think of at least 3 other jobs). The process looks very easy (youtube), the gun works by melting the base material and filler rod with a jet of hot air. If it goes well I'll put up a photo or two. If any locals want something welded let me know, I'll look after you.  ;) 

[fret not]

In the guitar making business we always recommend 'testing on scrap' before risking your valuable parts.

I would think it good to know what sort of plastic your subject parts are made from (ABS, PVC, PET, or other) for workability and compatibility sake.

[The Prophet of Doom]

Cool, I've got a set of Krauser luggage with quake damage that needs welding so I can sell it.