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Source for tinted Plexiglass

September 01, 2013, 12:58:44 pm

I'm creating an additional monitoring panel cabinet next to the existing one above the microwave for the Tri-Metric panel.

I was able to get the hardware for the plexiglass front, however, FT stated that since they don't make the cabinets like that anymore they don't have the plexiglass available.

Anyone have a source for that?  I know I can just have two new fronts made to match, but of course, it would be nice to just order a match to what's in there now.

 

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Re: Source for tinted Plexiglass

Reply #1 – September 01, 2013, 04:37:15 pm

I bought smoked plexi at Menards. I'm sure most Home centers sell it.

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Reply #2 – September 01, 2013, 05:23:23 pm

Check out  http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/mepages/plexiglas. They are in Southern Cal
Al

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Reply #3 – September 03, 2013, 08:40:48 pm

Thanks guys, I'll check out both options.

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Reply #4 – November 22, 2013, 06:07:16 pm

I just bought two 5x12x3/16 Smoke Plexiglass doors for $9 plus shipping from this source:

http://www.estreetplastics.com/Default.asp

For the same cabinet as you show.

Jim

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Reply #5 – November 22, 2013, 07:44:41 pm

Aircraft plexi is good stuff. Lots of UV inhibitor so it can sit outside for years and still polish up nicely. If you have to drill it, make sure to dull the bit (several good online sites show how) before chucking it up. A sharp drill will catch and crack it almost every time. If it may see temperature extremes, drill slightly larger than the fastener going through it to allow for expansion (might crack otherwise). Plexiglass can even have scratches taken out of it. Lexan is not so forgiving that way.

Pierce

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