Plastic sources.

SuperDuperMan · Post by **SuperDuperMan** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:04 pm

I can't order anything online, what could I use to get plastic?

WhatULive4 · Post by **WhatULive4** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:11 pm

what kind of plastic do you want? Are you going to use it for Vacuum forming? Or are you just looking for a existing case to put your project inside?

Tibia · Post by **Tibia** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:13 pm

You can usually get scrap bits of plexi glass from a local hardware store for really cheap. It's kind of thick to do vacuum forming with, but it's still workeable.

SuperDuperMan · Post by **SuperDuperMan** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:58 pm

What's vaccum forming, i just need something cheap and workable to make a case out of.

WhatULive4 · Post by **WhatULive4** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:04 pm

Here, this link should help you learn about vacuum forming.

I'm not sure exactly what you mean by workable plastic. Most people get a sample from polycase then dremel out space for the screen/buttons etc. Most plastic is made from molds and is not intended to be workable. Like Tibia said, you might be able to find some scrap plexi which can be workable with the right amount of heat.

Just look at the "Super Genintari" on the main page. It was made out of plexiglass.

Tibia · Post by **Tibia** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:36 pm

For thin plastic for vacuum forming, I've heard of people using the cover panels from fluorescent tube fixtures. It's much thinner than plexi-glass, and you can usually get a 2' by 4' sheet for $10 to $15.