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Title: Plexi or Lexan - where can i get a 25x27 cut for cheap online or local?
Post by: scrapple on August 07, 2008, 09:43:49 pm

Where are you guys getting your stuff?

Title: Re: Plexi or Lexan - where can i get a 25x27 cut for cheap online or local?
Post by: Vash on August 07, 2008, 10:21:37 pm

I got mine cut at Ace Hardware.  Mine actually had a fairly steep curve that the guys working there cut perfectly.  If you're looking for smoked plexiglass though, you'll probably have to order it online.  I picked mine up at e-street plastics, but I'm still waiting on the delivery (and potentially for it to ship at all).

Title: Re: Plexi or Lexan - where can i get a 25x27 cut for cheap online or local?
Post by: extendedplayarcade on August 07, 2008, 10:34:37 pm

Lexan is stronger than Plexiglass.  Also Lexan is easier to polish out scratches with blue magic.  Plexiglass is cheaper though.

I usually order my lexan from mcmaster carr book but I know lowes and home depot have an area.

But it is hard to find an employee at those stores that can cut it correctly.  You can get a scoring knife for lexan and plexi glass and cut it yourself.

You score it with a straight edge (i know i am spelling score wrong but to lazy to spell check) and then hold it along a straight edge and litterally bend/snap it over the straight edge.  It works best if you score it then flip it over and bend/snap it over the straight edge.

For rounded corners you are going to need a router.

Hope that helps

Brent
www.extendedplayarcade.com

Title: Re: Plexi or Lexan - where can i get a 25x27 cut for cheap online or local?
Post by: somunny on August 07, 2008, 11:58:43 pm

Check your yellow pages (or online) for plastic suppliers.  I found a local shop that cuts stuff for me on the cheap.

Title: Re: Plexi or Lexan - where can i get a 25x27 cut for cheap online or local?
Post by: skottc on August 08, 2008, 08:51:08 am

custom Lexan & Plexiglass in Southern California.

www.ocip.com