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makoto

posted on 10/3/13 at 08:56 PM Reply With Quote
Fly screen - thickness

Hi folks,

I am considering a fly screen; but what would the ideal thickness for it be?

Thanks

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austin man

posted on 10/3/13 at 09:33 PM Reply With Quote
Think mine is 4-5 mm





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makoto

posted on 10/3/13 at 10:19 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks. Would 3mm lexan sheet work?
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austin man

posted on 10/3/13 at 11:28 PM Reply With Quote
I would think so I used a hot air gun to help me form mine dont get too close though because it blisters





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NigeEss

posted on 10/3/13 at 11:52 PM Reply With Quote
Mine's 4mm Lexan.





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tompat3463

posted on 11/3/13 at 09:16 AM Reply With Quote
I used polycarbonate for mine. U can go alot thinner and buff the edges with polycarb.

the first one I done was about 8-9mm but U could do down to anout 4 I would say and its bullet proof (not literaly !!)

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gregf27

posted on 11/3/13 at 05:41 PM Reply With Quote
Another one for 4mm Lexan
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makoto

posted on 11/3/13 at 07:26 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks.... 4mm it is then.
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