Acrylic Question

[E.intheC]

I'm looking to buy a piece of white (or light blue, if it exists) acrylic to line the bottom of my tank, in the same manner as starboard (I don't like the rough surface that cutting board has - it makes scraping the bottom difficult).

I've been searching online, mostly at usplastics.com, but I can't figure out which acrylic to use. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[mcgyvr]

For that purpose really any acrylic can be used..
not sure if you've seen this place but I've used them.. had no problems and are fairly cheap compared to other sites..
Here is the white.. 1/8" is all you should need.. IMO
https://www.estreetplastics.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=191

 

[E.intheC]

Thanks, that's pretty inexpensive too.

Also, how would I go about cutting that sheet to size? Cutting board is simple, but normal acrylic sheet is not too easy.

 

[mcgyvr]

Got a table saw?

 

[E.intheC]

I don't have one unfortunately

 

[mcgyvr]

Then google hand cut acrylic.. You can score it enough times and break it.. score it and score it again and again.. over do it and it will break just fine on the line

 

[Calappidae]

Silicone question

Silicone question

Why does it matter what acrylic to use?

Just curious

EDIT: sorry about the title, I accidently started a another thread in the post:lmao:

 

[mcgyvr]

Why does it matter what acrylic to use?

Just curious

It doesn't matter for this application.

 

[TriNewbie24]

Extruded or cast, whichever is cheapest for you. I'd look for a Regal Plastics/Laird's Plastics local and get it from there, they will usually cut a full sheet for you, or you can just buy the sizes you need. HTH

 

[jimmyj7090]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#acrylic-sheets/=pg822h

 

[mcgyvr]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#acrylic-sheets/=pg822h

mcmaster carr is great ....for some stuff.. "low cost" acrylic is NOT their strong point (just about double the price compared to estreet).. Estreet plastics is a MUCH cheaper source..

 

[jimmyj7090]

I posted it because they are easy to deal with and will cut colored sheet to aprox size with no hassels.

E street sounds like a better option if they are that cheap. Do they do partial sheets of colored material?

 

[mcgyvr]

Do they do partial sheets of colored material?

click on the link in post #2 for the answer..

 

[jimmyj7090]

Oh, right. Missed that