First PVC Experiments

I have begun to experiment with PVC. Below are some of my findings. I applied a coating of liquid PVC primer and both primer and PVC glue to two separate surfaces. After sanding them down I, i then sprayed them with Rustolium primer. I was able to receive a smoother finish on the surface that had only primer. However, if sanded down with a higher grit I could probably receive the same results results and I did with just the primed surface. I also experimented with join connection. The PVC glue forms a very attractive bond with other PVC piping. I twisted, pulled, slammed and bent a variety of pieces. They remained unchanged. From this I learned that I could connect the PVC with the pre-made joins or drill holes in the piping and insert another pipe of smaller size. Both methods work effectively when the glue is applied. Additionally, I began to prepare to experiment with heat bending the PVC, which I will experiment more with tomorrow. I made three different types of jigs with different ark lengths. From this I hope to discover just how far I can bend the PVC without it developing folds. I also want to see if it will hold its shape when cooled and removed from the jig. Below are several photos to illustrate my process.