Below you will find useful information and characteristics of the most commonly used plastic materials to assist you in using them properly. ABS - known for its strength, durability and workability. Plastic has been used whenever possible because it is easier and faster to work with than wood, metal or cardboard. Plastic can be sawed, blade cut, drilled, lathe-turned, carved, sanded and filled. Most standard woodworking tools may be used on plastic and it will not splinter.
Plastic parts join in seconds with small amounts of liquid solvent cement.
For bonding plastic sheet materials to foam, wood or Masonite, Contact Cement can be used. For large sheet stock, many professionals prefer to use counter sunk screws for attachment. A spray adhesive is sometimes easier for small jobs. ABS is also one of the best plastics for heat or vacuum forming and, of course, has excellent bonding characteristics, not only to itself but to other commonly used plastics. ABS is a thermoplastic terpolymer combining the best qualities of the Acrylics, Butyrates, and Styrenes.