"bremen68" wrote

Looking for a source for a Lexan strip. I'd like to get a strip 1/4" X
1/4" X 8' (Shorter down to 4' would probably work too)

I call that scrap that I have to discard! You have several choices here ...

1. Find your local industrial plastics distributor(s) in your local area,
and ask them if they might let you pick through their scrap bin for what you
need. Also check with your local glass distributors ... they use
polycarbonate sometimes (they mostly use Plexiglass - Methyl Acrylic, which
resists scratching, but doesn't bend like polycarbonate) ... can't hurt to
ask, but be sure to ask whether it's plexiglas or Lexan.

2. McMaster Carr has polycarbonate rod 1/4" diameter available as part
number 8571K12, $0.85/foot, sold in 8' pieces. This isn't square cross
section, so you may want to look at their other offerings. Here's a 0.22" x
1" x 48" piece (use it on edge?), P/N 1749K12 for $3.48 each.

3. Consider using 3/8" copper tubing. It bends easily and will hold its
shape fairly well. Available at home centers and hardware stores everywhere.

I'd offer you stuff from my scrap pile but unless you're close to NC you're
better off buying what you need.

Hope this helps,


Rick