Plexiglass Question????

[stl_style 10+ year member]

Whats the difference between polycarbonated clear and acrylic clear plexi? Why is the carbonated clear cheaper?

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[shaneb 10+ year member]

I assume carbonated means there is a filler substance, possibly air in it, so that not as much acrylic is needed, and possibly not as strong.

I don't know, but that is my best guess.

I would find out what the different actual materials are in the poly-carb.

 

[stl_style 10+ year member]

Is it necessary to purchase 1" plexi? I was going with 3/4" MDf is 3/4" plexi ok? The box is for 2 12" RE XXX, will 3/4" wood and glass do?

 

[stl_style 10+ year member]

Thanks bro,but after looking at the prices closer, it appears that the carbonated is more expensive, so go figure?

 

[stl_style 10+ year member]

What's the best place to purchase MDF, Plexi. Glue, and all Fiberglass accessoriex?

 

[alvitae 10+ year member]

Maybe carbonated is more expensive because it's not like carbonation like added to a soda but as in carbon the element added under heat and pressure like how you make a diamond. /shrug..

 

[stl_style 10+ year member]

hmmmmm, makes sense.

 

[stl_style 10+ year member]

whats normally used for box construction?

 

[Linkz 10+ year member]

Here is a good place to buy fiberglass and resin cheap

(uscomposites.com)

 

[stl_style 10+ year member]

Here is a good place to buy fiberglass and resin cheap(uscomposites.com)

Thanks Bro!

 

[SPY 5,000+ posts]

check out http://www.estreetplastics.com for plexi and Lexan.

Plexiglass (acrylic) is a versatile material that has great impact strength yet is light weight with exceptional optical quality. Plexiglass (acrylic) can be used for a number of applications such as signage, glazing, displays, picture framing, aquarium tanks, and much more. Plexiglass (acrylic) is easy to work with. It can be sawed, drilled, routed, glued, painted, decorated, silkscreened, and formed.
Our plexiglass sheet inventory includes a number of stock sizes that are usually ready to ship within 1 to 3 business days.

Acrylic refers to a synthetic plastic material. Plexiglass, plexi-glass, lucite, acrylite or acrylic glass are often used to describe acrylic. There are several manufacturers of acrylic sheets. Some of the brand names of these manufacturers are Plexiglas, Chemcast, Acrylite, Lucite. Plexiglas® is a registered trademark of Arkema, Inc. The actual brand we ship out will depend on current stock.

Polycarbonate, aka lexan, is a tough and durable plastic material which is hundreds of times stronger than glass and many times stronger than acrylic. Polycarbonate will meet those demanding applications where glass and acrylic fall short.

Hope that helps, I'd suggest going with 3/4" Lexan although 3/4" plexi would work also.

 

[stl_style 10+ year member]

check out http://www.estreetplastics.com for plexi and Lexan.





Hope that helps, I'd suggest going with 3/4" Lexan although 3/4" plexi would work also.

Your the man, exactly what I needed

 

[stl_style 10+ year member]

They don't make the polycarbonated in 3/4. Would 1/2 work if I'm using 3/4 MDF for base and sides?

 

[Linkz 10+ year member]

They don't make the polycarbonated in 3/4. Would 1/2 work if I'm using 3/4 MDF for base and sides?

3/4" plexi?

 

[stl_style 10+ year member]

3/4" plexi?

Yeah, they don't make the stronger polycarbonated plexi in 3/4, only the acrylic comes in 3/4. The thickest of the poly is 1/2, would that work with the 3/4 MDF, probably will go with 1" MDF? Any good sites to purchase the MDF or does homedepot carry it? Sorry, first box build.