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Old 02-09-2006, 04:50 PM
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When I've bought acrylic I bought it at Industrial Paints and Plastics.

I'm told GEPolymershapes is possibly a better place to buy from though.
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Old 02-09-2006, 05:36 PM
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Also, what kind of blade would one reccomend me to use so I can cut it on my tablesaw?
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Old 02-09-2006, 05:51 PM
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An acrylic cutting blade perhaps?
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Old 02-09-2006, 06:38 PM
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I always used a acrylic cutter or box cutter when using plexi-glass... easy as pie
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I'v bought at GE Polymer Shapes a couple of times mostly because they are close to my home. They seem to be pretty decent to deal with.

As for cutting on the table saw, a plastics blade is the best choice, but probably too costly. Next best is a fine tooth carbide blade. I use a 10" 120 tooth, which works pretty well.
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Laird plastics is my preference - off 32nd NE. But I get deals there since we order a lot of acrylic from them for work

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Hi RobbAdams,
I have black acrylic 1/8”, I can trade for LPS or if you do not have any I can even spare some for you, how big chunk do you need let me know.
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