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perspex or similar
cadebytiger - 16/5/08 at 09:53 AM

Hey there

I am trying to put together a science demo and need some perspex sheet or similar. Does anyone know where the best place to get it from would be?

I am in nottingham incase that is important

Thanks again

Rupet

Hammerhead - 16/5/08 at 10:00 AM

how much do you need, and what thickness? I might have a bit knocking around.

A place called fathomtree in lenton make a lot of stuff out of perspex and are usually happy to give offcuts for educational purposes.

[Edited on 16/5/08 by Hammerhead]

mookaloid - 16/5/08 at 10:01 AM

You can buy it in B&Q

mad4x4 - 16/5/08 at 11:13 AM

ANy Glazing company should be able to do "plexiglas" like they use for bus shelter windows. Will Cut with a saw and can be drilled etc.

dhutch - 16/5/08 at 11:50 AM

quote:
Originally posted by mad4x4
ANy Glazing company should be able to do "plexiglas" like they use for bus shelter windows. Will Cut with a saw and can be drilled etc.

Just google local sheet plastics suppliers.
- Unless you only want a tiny bit, i will proberbly be cheeper than BnQ.
- Perspex, Plexiglas and Lucite are common brand names for clear Acrylic.



Daniel

RazMan - 16/5/08 at 02:20 PM

Helmet visors are handy for very small pieces - usually Lexan or similar.

iank - 16/5/08 at 02:36 PM

ebay is useful for small amounts and different colours etc.

e.g.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Plastic-Online

cadebytiger - 16/5/08 at 02:56 PM

thanks everyone

i am going to need quite a bit so i will shop around a bit.

i am making an indoor tornado

Mix - 16/5/08 at 03:25 PM

You need vortex not perspex

Mick

RazMan - 16/5/08 at 07:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by cadebytiger
i am making an indoor tornado


That's a Dyson isn't it?