Perspex - source?

[snowleopard]

I need a small (300 x 410) perspex panel - 6mm tinted. I've been quoted £65 which seems a bit OTT. Any suggestions? I can't find a local supplier so it's going to have to be mail order.

 

[Ubergeekian]

I need a small (300 x 410) perspex panel - 6mm tinted. I've been quoted £65 which seems a bit OTT. Any suggestions? I can't find a local supplier so it's going to have to be mail order.

I'm awaiting two sets of washboards from Trent Plastics, due to be delivered today. I haven't seen them yet, so don't know about quality, but the prices are just fine. Fifty quid for washboards for a Victoria 26, thirty for the Hunter 490. That's clear plastic, at my choice. Eagle wanted £250+ for the Victoria ones in tinted ...

 

[Salty John]

I got my 8mm black acrylic, 780 x 540mm sheet, for £28.20 plus VAT and delivery from PlasticsOnline. I see they are redoing their website, but you can get a quote at sales@plasticsonline.co.uk.

 

[snowleopard]

Thanks guys. Sorted, £8.40 inc delivery. I hadn't twigged that mmy size was within a whisker of A3 size so available off the shelf. Next question - can I bevel it with a router or will it just melt into a blob?

 

[Major Catastrophe]

Next question - can I bevel it with a router or will it just melt into a blob?

I needed to know that last year and sandpaper followed by a run through a jointer (planer) and finished with a 'light dusting' with a propane flame should do the job. The pros use a hydrogen torch.

More here.

 

[BelleSerene]

Crazy price, SnowLeopard. Search Ebay for perspex sheet: you'll find it in various thicknesses and various tints. 'Buy it now' not action. I bought some recently from an Ebay vendor called Trent Plastics, together with some perspex rods.

The stuff is surprisingly workable. I haven't routed it, but considering how well it cut with a jigsaw, I would certainly try that. Good luck.

 

[Philthy]

Glad to see the OP got sorted.
I'll chuck this link into the hat, as I've just received excellent service from them:
http://www.plastexe.co.uk/

Six pieces of 250x500x6mm cut to size £52. Not sure if they do mail order, but there's no harm in asking?

 

[snowleopard]

Thanks guys. The piece arrived this morning. I'll try running it through the planer to start with. Not too bothered about polishing but I'd like to put a bevel on them to prevent sharp edges.

A much more serious problem is coming up. I have a crack in one of the main cabin windows, something like 1000 x 500 in 12mm bronze tinted acrylic. I don't think I'll find that on eBay!

 

[Philthy]

Looking at the range of samples the people I suggested have, I'd be surprised if they can't help?

 

[snowleopard]

Looking at the range of samples the people I suggested have, I'd be surprised if they can't help?

Thanks. Bookmarked the link.