acrylic weld-on

[fodupos]

i was just wondering if anyone has gotten weld-on 3, 4, or 16 locally before? if not where are good places to order from online (there are so many to choose from i don't know who to trust)?

thanks

josh

 

[acer]

I got weld on #16 from Dan (Salty critter) at the cleveland frag swap- I am sure he can send you some.

 

[Misled]

I have some of this if you'd like.

 

[Misled]

You can also check at Total Plastics Inc.

http://www.totalplastics.com

 

[raynist]

How much do you need? I have a tube.

 

[Janice12]

I have a half tube of weld-on 16 if you need it. I ordered it from www.tapplastics.com .

 

[fodupos]

i was probably going to get a small container of each. i want to start working with acrylic more and test glue some scrap peices together to see how each one glues and finishes. i have made some smaller tanks and i know i can do better. i want to make a 40 to 50 gallon sump and have it turn out professional grade.

 

[DEERE G]

Might I suggest this http://www.ridoutplastics.com/ips4.html
I have used this on MANY projects.
I have purchased from them in the past.

HTH

 

[fodupos]

i know weld on 3 and 4 are similar. most people use one or the other depending on their elevation (like temps in your stove). if i am right i should only need 4 because 3 dries a little too fast around here. if someone could confirm this it would be appreciated.

 

[DEERE G]

#3 does dry to fast to get a good melt of the acrylic. It is fine IMO for something that is not going to hold water or pressure. IME/IMO

 

[Dude]

I just found out that Aquaworld apparently sells weld on 16.

 

[fodupos]

misled good call on total plastics. i was going to order online and instead called the local office to see if they had any in stock. their price is better than anyone online, including total plastics online.

 

[Misled]

Since you're building stuff, go down and pay them a visit or call and see what kind of sheets are in the shop for sale. Since they are a shop, they have stuff left over from projects. I got a pretty big piece of 5/8 inch sheet for cheep since it was leftover from a job.

 

[fodupos]

yeah i am trying to go down tomorrow after work. unfortunately the girl said they would be gone by 4:30. didn't even think about seeing if they sold scrap. another good peice of advice.

thanks
josh