Modding question on acrylic

Discussion in 'Modding' started by AQNFX, 11 Dec 2008.

  1. AQNFX

    AQNFX Twist The Grip, Let It Rip!

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    I was wondering where i could get acrylic colored plastic that you see everyone using for their custom computer. They would need to ship to the USA, though. Thanks =D
     
  2. Fumduck

    Fumduck Have torch, will melt.

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    A quick Google search will yield a ton of results.

    These guys are at the top of the sponsored links. I haven't done business with them, yet, but they do have a good selection. Including adhesives and polishing compounds.
     
  3. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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  4. ModMinded

    ModMinded Are you throwing that away?

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    Not sure where in the US you are but TAP plastics has lots of retail locations (at least here in the bay area) I think US plastics and Delvies have a bigger selection of the UV plastics. I've only found green and red at my local TAP shops.
     
  5. popotheflyingpanda

    popotheflyingpanda What IS a Dremel?

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    +1 on the US Plastic Corp.
    I have ordered from them and it's good price and shipping and they have a fairly large selection
     
  6. AQNFX

    AQNFX Twist The Grip, Let It Rip!

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    what size

    I was wording what one would be easier to mold and play with the 3/16 or the 1/8, and still be able to keep its strength.

    The company I picked is Devie's, they had the price and color that I was looking for.
     
  7. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    1/8th is easier to heat and shape. I prefer 1/4 and 1/8 because it's easier to do the math on.
    -I'm lazy...
     
  8. jhanlon303

    jhanlon303 The Keeper of History

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    Depends. Is it going to be a structural part - use the thicker I also like 1/4"

    Decorative use the thinner - save the money.

    john
     
  9. AQNFX

    AQNFX Twist The Grip, Let It Rip!

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    its used for

    its going to be holding a cd drive, 2 raptor HDD, and 2 led fans. so its almost going to look like a cd bay.
     

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