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Bones:

I just got a large sheet of Lexan that is 8mm (5/16") thick.

The first thing that struck me is just how heavy it is. It really is heavy and comparable to 18mm MDF in weight. This stuff would not bend but I would expect if it was loaded wrong it may snap violently.

I dunno how it would handle the weight of a monitor but the piece I have feels pretty damn strong.

AlanS17:

No bend at all? Interesting...

I don't know what it would take to snap it, but I know you can lay it on the ground and pound it with a sledge without cracking it..

Quarters:

MonitorGuru, Where did you get that pic? Is there a site that goes with it? I've been thinking along similar lines only with side art printed on transparencies lit up from within.

AlanS17:

I think it's form a museum or something. Don't quote me on that. I wouldn't know where to go looking for the orignal machine, but the picture has been floating around for more than a couple years already.

tommy:

Why would you want to see everything inside the cab? If you were dead set on making that sort of machine atleast make it with a grey plastic so it dosen't look like a CP and marquee floating in the air. I also would think all the heat from inside would fog up and maybe even melt some of the plastic.

Make it thick. 3/8

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