7 Joining
Without the right connections, your projects are just piles of parts. Knowing the proper technologies and techniques to use for properly and securely joining materials together is a critically important part of engineering anything. Here are some ways for getting the most out of your mechanical connections.
Welding Plastic with a Rotary Tool
Need to bond two plastic pieces together? Consider friction welding. Simply chuck a short length of plastic rod into a rotary tool. Apply the spinning plastic tip to your join and the friction will melt the plastic, forming a serviceable bond. [MG]
Craft a Tape-Dispensing Hammer Handle
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