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02-08-2010, 02:59 PM
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I have a chance to buy a sheet of either acrylic or polycarbonate (not sure which it is) which measures 3.5ft x3.5ft x 3/8inch for $15 which I think is quite cheap. Is 3/8inch to thick to use for a router base? I see that my factory base is only 0.219inch. | ||
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02-08-2010, 03:11 PM
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I would buy it to make a plate. I would not use thinner than 3/8" acrylic for a plate. 1/4" if the plate was aluminum.
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02-08-2010, 03:11 PM
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3/8" is fine. That's a great price.
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02-08-2010, 07:34 PM
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02-08-2010, 07:56 PM
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Hi Not the best for router base plates but for the price you can use it for many other things. It's best to use 1/4" thick, the screws that hold on the bases are so long and if you want to use the brass guides it's bit to thick, 1/16" is a big deal with the brass ring nut.. ======== Quote:
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02-08-2010, 07:57 PM
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02-08-2010, 09:37 PM
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Well, the guy was coming through town so I had him deliver the acrylic. That saved me $6 in gas  It measures 39"x41". He was wrong about the thickness, its 1/4" not 3/8". Actually it varies from .249-.273"...hmmm. Its quite scatched and smudged but it was also $15. It should easily polish up with some 2000 grit and some polishing compound. And if I'm not mistaken, according to web sites I looked at I have nearly $100 worth of acrylic. Is that right or not? Is there a way to tell if it is acrylic or polycarbonate or what? | ||
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02-08-2010, 10:30 PM
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I spent $18.00 on a peice that was 12 x 12 x 1/8"
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02-08-2010, 10:59 PM
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Hi Surfer - somebody comes around me with a chunk that size for 15 bucks he wouldn't see which pocket the money came out of Seriously, here's a link to where I usually order stuff: eStreetPlastics - plexiglass sheet supplier Lexan (polycarbonate) is significantly more expensive, a bit softer and much stronger. According to the website, 1/4" nominal will run from .190 to .250 so sounds like you got a pretty decent piece. If it is pretty well scratched up I would guess you got Lexan. Read someplace if you take a small piece, say an inch square and smack it with a hammer, plexiglass will crack/break, polycarbonate will just bounce around. Nice score on the plastic
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02-08-2010, 11:02 PM
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Sounds like it would make great template or jig material
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