Thanks all for the input. The consensus is 9mm (~3/8) Plexiglass (cast acrylic) flat sheet will work.
Eric S/V Hee Soo 34/36 On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 4:12 PM, Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Anyone know where to get sheets of acrylic in Halifax area? I've done > some searching and Piedmont Plastics is the only supplier that seems to > come up. > I'm waiting on them to get back to me with a price for a 4x8' sheet of 9mm > acrylic - or even if they have any cut off etc -- but they didn't seem > like they had any in stock and were unsure about pricing or availability. > > I got the 3M VHB tape last summer and plan on replacing the replacement > this spring. > > Mark > > > There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. > - George Santayana > > On 2017-04-04 3:35 PM, Paul Fountain via CnC-List wrote: > >> http://www.cutplasticsheeting.co.uk/blog/2011/05/08/175/ >> >> Gives a good explanation .... but its clearer, and harder more scratch >> resistant, and similar properties in all directions. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bruce >> Whitmore via CnC-List >> Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 2:21 PM >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Cc: Bruce Whitmore <bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Windows Pt 2. >> >> Hi Paul, >> >> I don't remember the reason. Why cast? What is the other type? >> >> Kindest Regards, >> >> Bruce >> 847.404.5092 >> >> Please forgive any typos as this was sent from my iPhone. >> >> On Apr 4, 2017, at 2:13 PM, Paul Fountain via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> And be sure its cast ....... >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of >>> Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List >>> Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 2:01 PM >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Cc: Bruce Whitmore <bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net> >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Windows Pt 2. >>> >>> Remember to use plexiglass, not Lexan. Lexan will scratch and craze. >>> >>> Kindest Regards, >>> >>> Bruce >>> 847.404.5092 >>> >>> Please forgive any typos as this was sent from my iPhone. >>> >>> On Apr 4, 2017, at 12:39 PM, Eric Baumes via CnC-List < >>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I spoke to a local fabricator about making the windows. >>>> >>>> We spoke for a while about the curvature of the windows and whether >>>> they would have to be thermoformed. >>>> >>>> I know the windows curve to match the curve of the cabin top, but are >>>> they at all curved vertically? >>>> >>>> Researching Lexan is seems you can cold bend it as long as the radius >>>> is 10x the thickness. >>>> >>>> For anyone who has done this on a 34/36 or 37/40, were the replacement >>>> windows flat stock? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Eric >>>> S/V Hee Soo >>>> 34/36 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>>> >>>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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