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gajaman:
Had to join in on this post and vent my similar frustrations at UK availability.
I gave up with plexi etc and used glass for both bezel cover and the marquee - got both for about a tenner, they look great and I still haven't broken them yet...
That said I'm starting another project soon and want a plexi covered CP so thanks for the Homebase tip.
Used parts are my biggest frustration, there are never any decent coin doors on e-bay in the UK and when I've enquired on shipping to a couple of US based ones I've had zero response. I did succesfully get a Pole Position wheel and panel from the states although the wheel cost
NickS:
I have been looking everywhere for small black carriage bolts without any luck. Anyone have any suggestions ?.
I have used Fablon and Fablon Plus before and it is surprisingly durable. If you go to a B&Q Warehouse stores they have a much larger selection of styles.
Happs Europe sells arcade quality vinyl although it is not cheap. I don't know of any other UK suppliers though.
GSXRMovistar:
Another UK builder here, I actually managed to get quite a bit of my stuff from B&Q, bolts, hinges, etc.
I also got my lexan/plexiglass from there, its called Liteglaze (Clear acrylic sheet), I used 2mm stuff that came in a 4ftx2ft sheet for about
Nyrine:
GSX -
Did you have much luck drilling that Liteglaze stuff ?
I bought a sheet, and whilst the pilot holes drilled fine, anything larger and it just cracked.
I ended up getting some Lexan-like material, that the glazier assured me could be treated just like wood - and you know what, he was right.
Clamped the polycarbonate to the wood, used a 28mm hole cutting spade bit and went to work - perfect.
It was much more expensive though - about
RoadhawK:
Woohoo, some great stuff there.
Liteglaze, yeah i was looking at that in B&Q so i may try that.
Thanks Grasshopper for the Acrylic and Fablon info i'll check them out this week.
I was considering T-molding.com, let me know how you get on with that.
Keep 'em coming :P