Plastic Welding Method with steel wool. Easy way to repair broken plastics!

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In today's DIY video, I show you a simple plastic soldering method and ways to repair and fix broken plastic using a soldering iron and steel wool to solder the plastic. With this method of plastic welding, it is much more effective and durable than repairing using superglue and baking soda, and it does not require a special tool.
I hope you like this video on how to fix broken or cracked plastic items or tools at home or in the workshop.

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[continental_drift]

I've used stainless fine steel mesh to repair heavy items but for me the real genius here is making the copper pipe into flat iron. So simple and obvious but I never thought of that, bravo!

[SteveEh]

Great Idea! One note, you should try to match plastic types. The second thing had a label that said PP (polypropylene), most zipties are not PP. most plastic things will have the recycling label somewhere, just try to match plastic types for a more durable repair

[johnrizzato]

I’ve seen mini mini welding videos, but using steel wool is the best idea I’ve seen yet and now I feel I can confidently repair my plastic now. Thank you!

[Rood]

Using the metal from the steel wool and the wire sleeve like concrete rebar.
*Excellent idea*

[fxrmike]

I've seen the zip ties used, but imbedding the steel wool is a fantastic idea. Thanks for the video

[scottm]

I'm welding large 3d printed models all the time, have to admit it never occurred to me to melt in steel wool Extremely helpful, thanks

[Hoody]

I love these kind of channels. Because this isn’t something scripted, it’s just someone constantly getting better at a skill, and sharing it. 🎉🎉🎉

[fsj]

Both the steel wool and the wire shield are great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[geoffreycoan]

I’ve done plastic welding with my soldering iron and used zip ties before, but rather than making a new tip out of microbore copper pipe I just turned the existing soldering iron tip round and filed the opposite end down to a flat surface. I’ve tried sections of paper clip across the joint to strengthen it, but never thought of using wire wool - genius idea

[bojinda]

Great video, I've been using a similar technique for years! Only suggestion I would make is maybe caution people to do this in a well ventilated area. The fumes can be pretty toxic

[dontknowler]

Started like that, but then switched to using fine steel wire mesh (originally intended for filters). It can be ordered from Ali virtually by meters and is relatively inexpensive.

[HyperionBadger]

Videos like this make the hours of endless and mindless scrolling worth it. This is actually a valuable skill to have on the mental toolkit.

[mikem]

That’s awesome.
Where has this been all my life?
Thanks.

[onestoptechnologies]

Excellent! I love the "rebar" reinforcement with the steel wool, etc.

[commandoconstruction]

Excellent technique. Nicely filmed. Thanks!

[Dsbarrynl]

Finally some quick/short tips that are actually useful! Thanks for making me just a little smarter!

[flyrobin]

I've had a plastic welding job that I have been putting off. Seeing you using steel and the copper welding tip is genius!

[Fireship]

Came for the repair, stayed for the piano. 😊

[TheLayinLo]

The steel wool idea is brilliant! Bravo!

[madeljacky]

I've been welding plastic for a few years with a soldering iron and standard tip but the flattened copper pipe is just magic, seems to work so much better. Also the steel wool is a genius idea, thank you for both tips.