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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: rampy on July 10, 2003, 11:54:28 am
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What's the benefit (if we're talking asthetics, mostly -- i.e. not structural integrity) of use 1/4" lexan vs 1/8" lexan on a home control panel (i.e. not public abuse)?
Does it sheen more, or something? Is it industry standard?
What did you use?
Rampy
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if its on top of like 3/4 inch wood already...
then I would say... use the thinnest lexan....
(my personal opinion....)
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I'm not too sure there is a benefit. Unless you consider being able to use it as a stepping stool a benefit. Plus you can shield yourself with it if someone tries to break into your home! ;)
OH! I just thought of one... Sometimes it's hard to find 5/8" MDF (like down here). T-molding comes in flat for 3/4" and 1" but only in leather for 7/8" (at least through most normal channels.) So if you want your t-molding to be flush you'll want 3/4" MDF with 1/4" lexan and 1" t-molding (if you can't find 5/8" MDF)!
(GO ALAN!!)
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Doh! Didn't think of that... that brings me back to my other thread =P
Thanks alan (I take back all those nasty things I said about you in #byoac ... j/k)
Rampy
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LOL gee thanks...
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Myself, I use 1/16" Lexan. It is pretty cheap (about $50 CDN for a 4' x 8' sheet of the stuff), and I actually use 11/16" particle board (hard to find, but a local lumberyard here carries it), so it gives me a total thickness of 3/4". Perfect thickness for 3/4" T-Molding!
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I wouldn't know where to find 1/16" down in south Texas. Plus find 11/16" anythin is next to impossible here. You work with what ya got.
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Exactly. 5/8" MDF + 1/8" Lexan = 3/4" Perfect for using 3/4" t-molding to cover the edge of your Lexan. Seems more logical than using .69737362177883766726717" thick wood and a lexan tablecloth to cover it.
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5/8" is in short supply here...
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Ended up getting 1/8" lexan from home depot an 12 X 24 sheet was like 8 bucks (it's covering a classic sized panel)
*shrug* thanks for the feedback/ideas/etc.
Rampy