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Originally Posted by davidpm
I just made a rudder out of wood for a dinghy. The rudder is designed to go into a box like affair so it can kick up.
I'm thinking that a super large washer of HDP maybe 1/16" think and 3' diameter would make it work smoothly and give it a lot of support.
Any idea where to find hdp or nylon sheet material to make it from?
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David,
Go to a kitchen supply, hardware or even your grocery store and get one of these very thin cutting mats. Trader Joe's here in Fairfield had them for a while. They are come in sets of three... less than five dollars. I am headed over to TJ in a bit and will see if they are there and get the exact name for you.
These are not the self healing cutting mats used by picture framers and model builders.
I use them on the boat and keep a couple in my travel bag. You can cut them with shears or a utility knife. You application does not require thickness but larger surface area. They are great for many uses.
In googling them I found the following link which is fun!
Audio Cookbook » Blog Archive » Wobbling a Plastic Cutting Mat
I have used these mats cut into strips as glides for companion way hatches as well when they are fiberglass on fiberglass....
I am not sure what the plastic is but nothing sticks to them.
John