Anyone have a 3" flare?

BigBud · Apr 20, 2016

Anyone have a extra or be willing to trade for a 3" Jet Flare? I have been using a a traffic cone mounted in wood for the past few years and the wood finally rotted out on me. If anyone has any has one please let me know, or if you have a idea on how to make one that is better than a traffic cone please feel free to let me know.
Thanks,
Ryan

russau · Apr 21, 2016

Make your own out of ABS plastic. Its not very complicated.

Bonaro · Apr 21, 2016

Build a cardboard mold and cover it with fiberglass resin and cloth.....make any shape you can imagine

BigBud · Apr 22, 2016

Thanks guys, Both of those are good ideas. How do you bond the ABS plastic together? epoxy or something? ive never worked with it before so im not to knowledgeable about the subject. time to search the internet.

ratled · Apr 22, 2016

ABS is REAL EZ to work with. You can shape it with heat gun. Glue it with Oatey 8 oz. ABS Cement in Black-308893 - The Home Depot

ratled

BigBud · Apr 25, 2016

What's the best thickness to use? 1/8 or so?
Thanks all/
Ryan

Bill_saf · Apr 25, 2016

Yes sir 1/8"will work

BigBud · Apr 26, 2016

Damn, I just cant catch a break this year. Since im broke i just went ahead and used the other traffic cone i had to make a flare and I got that finished yesterday. So today i was getting ready to drag the dredge to the pond to make sure everything was working, and notice a big 10-12" crack on the pontoon. Any of you gus know how to fix something like that? silicone caulk or bondo/fiberglass? i am frustrated as hell. I want/need to dredging!
thanks

Bill_saf · Apr 26, 2016

can you pop for $7.00 JB weld plastic bonder will bond Thermal plastics to all kinds of things. Its a 1to1 part mix will soft set in 15min and good to go in 30min. I just did the same thing the other day but only 4" so I Know it works

Bill

BigBud · Apr 26, 2016

I will have to find get some. I have some weird clay like epoxy with a greenish center that you roll in your hand to mix the 2 parts. wonder if thatll work. Might just go with the jb weld since you have had luck with it.
Thanks for your reply. appreciate it.
Ryan