Acrylic

[winemaker]

I have notice a lot work is being done using Acrylics, Any body know where can I get some from :?: all I can find is nail stuff and Acrylic pen blanks, I would like bigger. Any help please

 

[J-G]

I have notice a lot work is being done using Acrylics, Any body know where can I get some from :?: all I can find is nail stuff and Acrylic pen blanks, I would like bigger. Any help please

I've used Direct Plastics in the past for 2mm thick Acrylic SHEET but they list up to 12mm thick. I've also bought Acetal Rod which they list up to 250mm dia.

I've never seen Acrylic 'Rod' offered.

Google pulls up Liv Supplies but I've not bought from them. They show up to 50mm sheet so I imagine you could get (say) 50mm wide x whatever length you need. They also list prepared 100mm 'rounds' up to 30mm thick.

JG

 

[PhillyDee]

Look for pmma, its the same stuff

 

[chipmunk]

Contact John Davis... http://johndaviswoodturning.com/ - give him a ring.

He's very helpful and I'm sure he stocks larger sizes than the pen blanks on his website.

HTH
Jon

 

[nev]

How about Georges box blanks?
http://www.fromthetree.co.uk/box-blanks.html

 

[woodfarmer]

I have in the past turned PTFE to make bearings for rudders on a boat I built. But no idea where to get it now. It is not easy to glue, but that was part of the attraction for me.

 

[Dalboy]

I have in the past turned PTFE to make bearings for rudders on a boat I built. But no idea where to get it now. It is not easy to glue, but that was part of the attraction for me.

Try http://www.maidstone-engineering.com/ptfe-round

 

[Spindle]

Hi

Not acrylic but there's the 'alternative' range supplied by Axi amongst others:

http://www.axminster.co.uk/alternative- ... oise-shell

Regards Mick

 

[woodfarmer]

I have in the past turned PTFE to make bearings for rudders on a boat I built. But no idea where to get it now. It is not easy to glue, but that was part of the attraction for me.

Try http://www.maidstone-engineering.com/ptfe-round

Thanks for the link, the stuff I had was three inches in diameter. however my boat building days are over. PTFE does make a superb bearing surface though, as it is slippery when dry and is water lubricated, Ideal for boat rudder hinges and gates.