Polycaprolactone is now available in Australia, as Plastimake.
This is a plastic that, once heated to over 60C, can be molded into all kinds of interesting parts (e.g. guy line toggles).
A sort of review is here.
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Hi, I run the Plastimake website, but I'm also a regular hiker. I have about 50g of Plastimake packed in my set of default hiking gear. It has come in handy on several expeditions for general fixes and repairs.
I heat it up in water on my Trangia, quick and easy.
My favourite use so far has been the creation of makeshift fishing rods by moulding Plastimake eyelets onto a found branch. It means I don't have to pack a fishing rod, which is pretty cool.
That is awesome! Well done!
Best,
Bill
Wow, that is great!!
Getting some right now!
A quick blog post below.
In summary, I love this stuff! I have made all sorts of things with it and it is cheap and light!
http://hiking26.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/plastimake-magic.html
this is a cool material! better then sugru!!
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