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NoOne=NBA=:
Actually, using a reverse printed, textured Lexan, like was used on alot of the early games (Tron, Robotron, Joust, etc...), would be my first choice regardless.
It's only .010 thick, so cutting holes in it isn't difficult, but it has the art protected behind the Lexan, so durability isn't an issue.
Havok:

--- Quote from: Minwah on September 20, 2005, 07:06:00 am ---Personally I don't like plexi either.
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dema:

--- Quote from: nickbuol on September 29, 2005, 12:40:36 am ---I called them multiple times in the past and was told that they only sell it by the roll.
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nostrebor:

--- Quote from: Grasshopper on September 22, 2005, 08:25:01 am ---
--- Quote from: nostrebor on September 21, 2005, 04:18:07 pm ---I personally prefer to not use acrylic/polycarbonate over CPs, but I have used it. If you are going to use it, and you do not want a sharp edge, the simple answer is to make a bent acrylic cover that wraps the front edge of the CP. Bending acrylic is not that hard. It can be done with inexpensive tools. It does require some planning to get right.

I have access to a wide format color plotter so acrylic allows me to have protected artwork for the cost of the paper. and my CP allows for no exposed edges, except the admin access opening, which has a flame polished radiused edge.



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Interesting.

Can you elaborate on how you bend acrylic as I might be interested in using that method.

Thanks in advance.

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At this point this is a bit off topic but anyway...

I will direct you to the monumental "Mission Control" thread. The link should drop you at about page 12. Starting at page 9 there are techniques and EXTENSIVE discussion about plastics bending. Pack a lunch ;)

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=13118.440
pmc:

--- Quote from: RayB on September 28, 2005, 06:34:40 pm ---PartsExpress vinyl looks AMAZING. Though I think it only comes in 24" wide?

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Thanks for the feedback Ray. I'll order some up. I need 24.5" wide so I guess I'm turning that roll sideways!

-pmc
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