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Cost of plexi/lexan??
reptileink:
I know this will vary differently depending on where you get it, but I dropped off the original control panel overlay this morning to get reproduced out of a new piece of plexi.
The lady at the glass shop said they'd probably do it in lexan because it's more durable.
However, she quoted "probably over $100" to shape and drill all the holes out.....
Does this seem right?? :dunno
I know you can get sheets of lexan for like $20-30. She said that the cost was in the labor of drilling out all the holes(20)
They are supposed to call me in a couple of hours, and I just don't want to overpay....
Shecky:
I am at this stage for my control panel too. I went to Home depot and the Plexi/Lexan they had that was large enough to cover my panel was 40ish bucks. I would probably pay around $100 bucks to get one cut. I figure if I buy one sheet and mess it up then have to buy another one then I am already close to $100 bucks with no guarantee I get the second one perfect. Plus your guaranteed a professional looking product when completed. If it is not perfect have them fix it. I am still debating on what to do so if you do pay for it could you please post what they charged you and how it looked.
Shecky:
Are they just cutting 20 holes? What about the edges and are they all straight edges or curved? Do you have a track ball? If so are they going to cut a chamfer in it?
reptileink:
20 holes for buttons and joysticks
6 small holes for bolts
and curving the edges/top(basically looks like a stretched out piece of toast...lol)
I also am having them cut the bezel plexi(24x20) and the marquee(24x8), but those weren't included in her first guestimate
Control panel in question:
You get the idea
BobA:
Lexan cuts easier but even thou it is bullet proof it scratches easier than plexi. Also lexan costs about 3 times as much as plexi.
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