Basically, I went to my local hardware store and just happened to find a few pallets worth of 6mm plastic sheets. I asked around as to what kind of plastic it was, but nobody really knew what I was asking. It was $3 for a 4×1 sheet, so I grabbed one to see what I could do with it.
Im not really sure how to determine what type of plastic it is, or if it’s safe to use on my laser. Obviously, if its PVC, its a no go. If its something I can use, then I think I may have just found a good source for cheap sheets locally.
I gave it a quick burn to see if I could detect any chlorine from the fumes, but couldn’t smell anything. I dont exactly want to use that as my only test, though.
Any leads or roads I could go down on figuring this out?
it looks slightly opaque? acrylic maybe?
it looks slightly opaque? acrylic maybe?
Cheap extruded acrylic?
Have you tried HDPE? You can get cutting boards a the 99c store, or you can buy large sheets online. I’ve used HDPE to make speaker rings, it’s cheap will not rot in car doors due to moisture.
Pascal commented on Now Hear This:
Cheap extruded acrylic?
Have you tried HDPE? You can get cutting boards a the 99c store, or you can buy large sheets online. I’ve used HDPE to make speaker rings, it’s cheap will not rot in car doors due to moisture.