Thinking about using acrylic for cocktail cabinet top

[emb]

I've seen that quite a few people use a glass top for their cocktail cabinet. I have been eyeing the possibility of using acrylic. Has anyone done this before? Is it a bad idea? Why or why not?

[Unstupid]

Why not?  Scratches! 

[emb]

Just seems a little expensive to throw down $80 for a piece of glass:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/MS-PACMAN-PAC-MAN-GALAGA-COCKTAIL-TABLE-GLASS-/320353396372?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4a968ce694#ht_500wt_806

[Unstupid]

Yea $80 is about right.... Shipping these is problematic (especially to Hawaii) which is why I ended up paying $200 for 2.  It is worth it though.  No scratches and no sagging.  If you want to really do it right Phoenix arcade has Screened Glass like they did on the real Ms Pac tables!  $225 a pop: http://www.phoenixarcade.com/art.htm#MsPAC

[millercentral]

Most local glass shops will cut you a piece to shape. That's what I did, it was around $50. I definitely would not use acrylic for a cocktail, the scratches would drive me insane.

[Unstupid]

I'd still stick with the on-line merchants over the local glass shop because the ones you get on-line are usually tempered which makes it 4-5 times more durable and a lot safer incase it does crack.  Your local shop may be able to temper it for you but make sure you ask for it!

[ahofle]

Most local glass shops will cut you a piece to shape. That's what I did, it was around $50. I definitely would not use acrylic for a cocktail, the scratches would drive me insane.

When I went through this dilemma last year, I called about 4 different local glass shops around here.  I didn't get a single quote for less than $100, and even more if you wanted it tempered.  I'm not sure where you guys are able to find a local glass shop to do custom work for you for a mere $50.  I ended up getting this tempered glass top for $59 + shipping (well worth it):
http://www.xtremegameroom.com/ms-pacman-pac-man-galaga-tron-midway-bally-cocktail-table-glass.html

[apfelanni]

acrylic scratches way to fast , its sensitive to alcohol and other ingredients of cleaning fluids and collects dust. i usually take floatglas 6-8 mm for cocktail tables . a glas plate of 50x50 or 60x60 cm will cost around 20-25 euros with polished edges . u dont need tinted safety glas in ur private rooms .

[emb]

You swayed me, especially when it comes to hearing the market price of this stuff from all of you. Thanks for everyone's input.


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