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| danny_galaga:
yes, but you dont want regular glass in there, too easy to shatter. acrylic is also known as plexi glass, maybe that could help... |
| IMMark:
You can also search for Lexan...like plexi, but usually considered better, in that it is easier to work with, less tendency to break and crack when cutting/drilling. |
| elvis:
$235??? How big was this thing? 10 meters wide? I just got quoted $110 for an 800x600 6mm thick chemically hardened and grey ("smoked") piece, including 50mm rounded corners and polished top for a table-top. That was from a local glass place near me that does a whole bunch of window and desk top stuff en masse. I think you need to shop around. Find your local warehouse/industrial district, and go for a drive to see what other places are there. Thats what I did, and ended up saving almost $500 on parts including metal work, glass, and laminate printing. Best of all, all of the places I'm dealing with are in the same street! Non-specialty stores like Bunnings and co are always going to charge a markup if it's not their primary business. |
| rockhopper:
--- Quote ---Non-specialty stores like Bunnings and co are always going to charge a markup if it's not their primary business. --- End quote --- Couldn't agree more. Quick story, I needed a 50x50mm SHS fence post. Because I was going to bunnings anyway to get some other stuff, I had a quick look at how much they wanted for the Steel...$50!!! I then went to a steel place literally five minutes away (I carried the post home) and picked up the same thing for $12! |
| Bones:
I found Bunning super competitive on tools especially the big stuff like circular saws and routers. It's pretty common for most companies who buy in non-standard product to double the cost. If they don't it's not worth their effort. I will be honest, $235 doesn |
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