Shaping Ameri-Town Parts

I seem to recall that Bill Bramlage had success bending Ameri-Towne parts by gently heating them in an oven. I think the temperature he used was less than 200 degrees, just enough to make the plastic pliable.

If you try this, use a round form to bend the part and shape it properly.

Thanks, yes I'll have to create/get a round form for the size I need. The oven idea sounds useful in the 165 - 180 deg range.

Hi, Lee.  When you get the shape you want, keep it clamped to the new shape until it has cooled.  Keep an eye on the heating process.  You do NOT want to leave it in too long each time.  I know!  I was able to modify my warping from too much heat by cutting & adding parts.  You can see my results below.
Dennis.

That is cool. Nicely done! Thanks for the hints.

I've experimented with a left-over piece of Ameri-Town styrene and found that in a 200deg.F oven for 10 minutes it forms perfectly around a cylinder. The attached was formed over a room temperature beer bottle (also left-over). I lifted it off bake sheet/parchment paper using a wide drywall knife. By pressing down with just an old rag the piece formed and harden immediately.