Ray: Polymethyl methacrylate is acrylic sheet - it is sold under the tradenames Lucite and Plexiglas (among others). There are as many varieties of acrylic sheet as there are manufacturers. For example, ICI chemical sells "G-cell Plexiglas" which is supposedly very easy to thermoform.
I used 1/8" (actually .117") for my windscreen. It thermoformed relatively easily in a small solar oven I made. Forget about Lowe's - you can get it from Port Plastics in Fort Worth for a fraction of the price. And forget about Lexan - it's a polycarbonate product that develops tiny cracks at the slightest provocation (ask Dan Heath). Mike Meyer ----- From: <raybeth...@wmconnect.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 10:41 AM Subject: KR>Lucite > I am considering using Lucite for my Gull Wing canopy doors and > windshield. It is said to be 10 times as strong as glass It resists gasoline. I can > get it at Lowe's for about half price of Lexan. Any comments? You may reply > to raybeth...@wmconnect.com Thanks, Ray Goree > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
