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Subject: plastic sheets (was: What are you going to build in 2004?)

From: Mark <yahoogroups@...>
Date: 2004-01-02

On 1/1/04, groovyshaman@... put forth:
>Plexiglas panels sound very interesting. I would think it would be best
>to work the material slowly, probably depends on the type of material.
>Maybe the harder plastics such as polycarbonate would work better at
>higher speeds? I'm curious what others' experiences have shown.

You can also buy sheets of ABS. It's affordable, widely available in
black in numerous thicknesses, and even comes in different textures.
I've used it on customized dashboards. It cuts with a dremel, cutoff
wheel, or handsaw, and is much less goopy than vinyl (which tends to
melt when you cut it). Although plexiglas would be better if you are
going for that Gleeman look :)