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Bender:
hi Franco

there are actually three grades of wilsonart laminate (not sure about formica)
I've done a lot of research on this

Standard .048" or 1.22mm
Vertical .028' or .71mm
cabinet drawer liner .20" or .50mm

I use 5/8 mdf with the standard laminate on both sides and with the glue and all it comes out to 3/4 perfect for t-molding
I use the thinner stuff for bending but that's a whole other story

I don't know if your planning to do your whole cocktail or not, but if you just need some samples to see the thickness or are just doing the cp's I have some left over pieces you could have (I have the standard and the vertical in matt black)
Chadwick:
Here's what I found on the Formica site:

# Grade 10 General Purpose Grade (HGS, Nominal Thickness .048" (1.2mm))
The most widely specified grade; recommended for horizontal and vertical interior applications.

# Grade 12 Horizontal Postforming Grade (HGP, Nominal Thickness .039" (1.0mm))
Postformable to permit bending on suitable commercial postforming equipment. Use whenever forming is desired for decorative or functional purposes in interior applications. Optimum postforming temperature is 325°F (163°C). Note: When used with a polished finish, Grade 12 is recommended only for light duty horizontal applications.

# Grade 20 Vertical Postforming Grade (VGP, Nominal Thickness .028" (0.7mm))
Outside and inside radii to 3/8" (9.5mm). A forming grade designed for vertical or light duty horizontal interior applications requiring radiused edges. Thinner than Grade 12; excellent for postformed radii. Installed panel width not to exceed 24" (609.6mm) maximum.
Franco B:
Thanks for all the info guys, thats a great help.  :cheers:

Thanks for the offer Bender. I will be doing the whole of the outside of my cab though. I have found a place in the UK where I can get samples from so Ill get some from them. Now its just deciding what style to go for  :dizzy:

Thanks again  :)
polaris:
[quote author=Franco B link=topic=82995.msg866850#msg866850 date=121792282. I have found a place in the UK where I can get samples from so Ill get some from them. Now its just deciding what style to go for  :dizzy:

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let us know how the supplier works out, i started a uk wiki before and have been thinking of expanding it. i dont want to put arcade vendors in it , but was thinking specific suppliers of useful stuff could be included, its not like we can rely on b&q now is it. :cheers:
Franco B:
Sure, no problem. Im just emailing some vendors now, Ill let you know how I get on  :cheers:
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