Acrylic source

[TheEngineer]

Where is a good place to source acrylic parts? I’m planning to do a DIY project with my local club soon to make look down boxes. I’d prefer something like this one I have. It is only two parts and I think it would be easier for people to weld than a bunch of flat pieces.

I found someone selling cake bases on Etsy that are acrylic for $0.50 each. Would those work?

Thanks!

 

[TheEngineer]

Like these bases:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/234124...search_query=acrylic round&ref=sr_gallery-1-8

 

[cpschult]

I’m not sure where you live but I work near a company called Midwest acrylics that sells scrap by the pound. I stopped in the other day and bought $1 worth of scrap and had enough for a few projects. Maybe see if you can find a local acrylic manufacturer?

 

[TheEngineer]

I’m not sure where you live but I work near a company called Midwest acrylics that sells scrap by the pound. I stopped in the other day and bought $1 worth of scrap and had enough for a few projects. Maybe see if you can find a local acrylic manufacturer?

I’ve tried but didn’t have much luck. I’m in southeastern PA.

 

[cpschult]

ROAD TRIP! Midwest acrylics is in New Berlin!

https://www.thomasnet.com/eastern-pennsylvania/acrylic-plastic-fabrication-59340109-1.html I found this, does it help at all?

 

[TheEngineer]

That’s helpful. Thank you! I was hoping for an online source

 

[Pyroprone]

That’s helpful. Thank you! I was hoping for an online source

Old thread I know but depending what part of pa your in this place is near me and they have some acrylic stuff.. for a future projects maybe.


http://www.totalplastics.com

 

[Pyroprone]

There in Harrisburg

 

[TheEngineer]

Thanks for that. I’m about 65 miles east of there. I wound up finding what I needed on Etsy of all places.